Overview
- Coalition spokesman Turki al‑Malki warned that any STC military movements undermining de‑escalation would be dealt with directly and immediately to protect civilians.
- Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chief Rashad al‑Alimi said he formally asked the coalition for immediate measures, which he said were swiftly approved.
- Saudi warplanes carried out reported warning strikes on STC‑affiliated sites in Hadramawt, including near Ghayl bin Yamin, with no casualties reported.
- Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman urged the STC to peacefully hand over Hadramawt and Al‑Mahrah and to transfer camps to National Shield Forces and local authorities.
- The STC defended its deployments as security‑driven and said it would not be deterred, while the US urged restraint as mediation efforts continue and concerns over intra‑anti‑Houthi conflict mount.