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Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen鈥檚 port city of Mukalla.
The Tuesday strike targeted a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces, a significant move in a country located along a key international trade route that threatens to bring new risks to the Persian Gulf region. Yemen has been in a state of civil war for more than a decade, involving regional powers such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The recent escalation highlights strained ties between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, who have backed competing sides in Yemen鈥檚 war.
Associated Press
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