Photo: CollectedRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Saudi Arabia warned Saturday it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from recently-seized provinces. Experts say their successes have embarrassed regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, the main backer of the internationally-recognised Yemeni government. "It is one bad thing to humiliate Saudi Arabia. And it is another much worse thing to humiliate Saudi Arabia publicly. Separatist advances have added pressure on ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which support rival groups within Yemen's government.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 27, 2025 13:21 UTC