Overview
- The Saudi-led coalition said it struck weapons and combat vehicles unloaded from UAE ships at the port of al-Mukalla, alleging the vessels had disabled tracking systems.
- Saudi Arabia issued an ultimatum giving the UAE 24 hours to withdraw its forces from Yemen and to cease support to any Yemeni group.
- Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council voided its security pact with the UAE and declared a 90-day state of emergency with a 72-hour air, sea and land blockade.
- The UAE denied supplying arms to the Southern Transitional Council, said the destroyed cargo did not contain weapons, and announced a troop withdrawal without specifying timing.
- Clashes persisted in eastern Yemen, including near Ghayl ben Yamin, as Hadramawt authorities pledged support for decisions by the presidential council and Saudi-led operations.