Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Saudi-Emirati delegation in Aden for Yemen talks
A group of military leaders from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates went to Aden in Yemen to talk about how to reduce tensions.
This comes after a group called the Southern Transitional Council (STC) said they were in control of many areas in southern Yemen.
The STC said they are now present in all eastern provinces, including Aden, which is where the government supported by Saudi Arabia is based.
The delegation's goal is to find a way to make things calmer in the region.
A joint Saudi-Emirati military delegation arrived in Aden to discuss defusing tensions in southern Yemen.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) claimed control of eastern provinces, including Hadhramaut and Mahra.
STC stated they are present in all eastern provinces of southern Yemen, including Aden.
Aden is the base of the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government.
The delegation's visit follows the STC's takeover of southern regions.
- Who
- Joint Saudi-Emirati military delegation and Southern Transitional Council (STC)
- What
- Discussions to defuse tensions after STC takeover in southern Yemen
- When
- Days after STC claimed control, on December 12
- Where
- Aden, Yemen
- Why
- To address tensions following the STC's takeover of southern regions
- Delegation
- Joint Saudi-Emirati military delegation
- Location
- Aden, Yemen
- Purpose
- Defuse tensions after STC takeover
- STC Control
- Eastern provinces of Hadhramaut and Mahra
- Government Base
- Aden