Saudi-led coalition warns Southern Transitional Council against military moves undermining Yemen de-escalation

Exam-focused facts from the 28 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Saudi-led coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki stated 'any military movements that violate these [de-escalation] efforts will be dealt with directly and immediately'.
Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman posted on X that 'it’s time' for STC troops 'to let reason prevail by withdrawing from the two provinces and doing so peacefully'.
The STC accused Saudi Arabia of launching air strikes on its positions in Hadramout province.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged 'restraint and continued diplomacy, with a view to reaching a lasting solution'.
Yemen’s government requested the Saudi-led coalition 'to take all necessary military measures to protect innocent Yemeni civilians in Hadramout province and support the armed forces'.