Saudis Claim Yemen Port Airstrike Aimed at UAE‑Supplied Arms

Coalition says strike hit weapons intended for UAE‑backed separatists

The Saudi‑led coalition announced that a recent airstrike on a southern Yemeni port was deliberately aimed at intercepting a shipment of arms destined for a separatist movement that receives support from the United Arab Emirates.

According to the coalition’s statement, intelligence indicated that the cargo contained weapons that would have bolstered the rebel group’s capabilities in the ongoing conflict. The strike, they said, was intended to prevent further escalation and to curb the flow of foreign‑supplied munitions into the war zone.

“Our operation targeted a convoy carrying illicit arms bound for the UAE‑backed faction,” the coalition spokesperson said, adding that the action was part of a broader effort to protect Yemen’s sovereignty and stability.

The incident underscores the complex web of external involvement in Yemen’s civil war, where regional powers such as the UAE have been accused of arming various factions. The coalition has not disclosed the exact number of casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the strike.

International observers continue to monitor the situation, warning that such incidents could further inflame tensions and hinder peace negotiations.