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Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and create wider tensions in Gulf region
- The Southern Transitional Council seized Hadramout and Mahra, expanding its control over key oil facilities in southern Yemen.
- The move signals a shift in Yemen's war dynamics as UAE-backed groups gain leverage in southern regions.
- The STC’s leadership is chaired by Aidarous al-Zubaidi, who also serves as vice president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council.
- The clashes risk destabilizing a country already mired in a decade-long civil war and humanitarian crisis.
- Saudi Arabia reportedly repositioned its bases in Aden, part of broader efforts to manage tensions with southern factions.
- The STC’s gains could influence future talks on southern autonomy and self-determination.
- The group is backed by the United Arab Emirates, reflecting broader regional influence in Yemen's war.
- The internationally recognized government and tribal allies fought to defend Hadramout’s oil-rich region.
- Hadramout’s oil revenue and services demand are central to the regional power struggle.
- The conflict remains part of a broader regional struggle involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran-aligned factions.
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