Saudi-UAE Rupture in Yemen 2026: Why the Gulf’s Strongest Alliance Is Fraying
Analyze the growing Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen 2026. Explore how strategic differences over the STC and Red Sea ports are reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics amidst Iran's internal crisis.
They've shaken hands, but they're still clenching their fists. The once-solid coalition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Yemen is reaching a breaking point. What started in 2015 as a unified front against a common enemy has devolved into a fierce rivalry for regional dominance.
Decoding the Saudi-UAE Rupture in Yemen 2026
According to reports by Al Jazeera, the friction stems from fundamentally different blueprints for Yemen's future. Riyadh prioritizes a unified state to ensure border security, while Abu Dhabi is backing the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to secure its control over strategic maritime ports.
The Iran Factor and Regional Volatility
The situation is further complicated by internal instability in Iran. With widespread protests and a national strike weakening Tehran’s grip on its proxies, both Saudi Arabia and the UAE are racing to fill the power vacuum in Yemen. The common cause that once united them has been replaced by a ruthless pursuit of individual national interests.
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