⚡️ The Saudi-backed Yemeni government announced a major military operation today against the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout, escalating tensions in the oil-rich southeastern province. Governor Salem Al-Khanbashi declared the move during a televised address from Riyadh, stating it aims to "restore state authority" and protect key infrastructure.
🌍 The operation follows months of failed negotiations, with officials accusing STC forces of destabilizing local security arrangements. Al-Khanbashi emphasized the need to safeguard strategic facilities, calling this a "critical step for Yemen's unity" amid the ongoing civil war.
💥 Analysts warn this could deepen regional fractures, as the STC – which seeks southern Yemen's independence – has previously clashed with both government forces and Houthi rebels. The move comes as Saudi Arabia continues its push for stability in the Arabian Peninsula this year.
