Saudi-Led Coalition Bombs Yemen After Ally's Forces Move

The Saudi-led military coalition says it carried out strikes in Yemen on Sunday. The action targeted positions of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a nominal ally within the coalition. According to a coalition statement, the strikes were a direct response to military moves by the STC. The group had mobilized forces toward the province of Al-Dhale, creating a dangerous escalation. The tensions rose after the head of the STC, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, did not travel to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, for planned talks. The coalition said the strikes were necessary to de-escalate the situation and protect civilians. The incident highlights the fragile and complex alliances in Yemen's long-running war. The Saudi-led coalition fights Houthi rebels but also manages conflicts between its own allied groups.