Overview
- Saudi state media said coalition aircraft conducted a limited strike at al-Mukalla targeting weapons and combat vehicles recently unloaded at the port.
- SPA reported that two ships arrived from Fujairah and that their crews disabled tracking systems while offloading arms allegedly destined for STC forces.
- The coalition stated the action complied with international humanitarian law and reported no collateral damage.
- Saudi officials have urged the separatist STC to withdraw from seized provinces, with Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman calling for a peaceful handover to the government.
- The latest strike follows rapid STC territorial gains and large pro-independence rallies, as the United States calls for restraint and analysts flag potential risk to energy and shipping if tensions widen.