Saudi Arabia condemned the United Arab Emirates’ recent military actions in Yemen, labeling them a dangerous threat to its national security. This came after Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeted Emirati-backed separatist forces, which had expanded territorial control in southern Yemen. Riyadh’s foreign ministry expressed disappointment over the UAE’s support for the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and demanded an immediate withdrawal of Emirati forces. The escalating tensions between these former allies illustrate the complexities of regional power dynamics, as Riyadh seeks to reassert its influence amid a fractious Yemeni political landscape and the ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels.