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Amid escalating regional tensions and growing threats to Red Sea security, a senior source within the Southern National Movement has raised critical questions بشأن the timing of actions taken by Saudi Arabia toward the Southern Transitional Council (STC), suggesting that current developments warrant a reassessment of political and military strategies.
The source, who requested anonymity, stated that pushing toward the dissolution of the STC at such a sensitive moment may have been ill-timed—particularly as Ansar Allah have intensified their role in the broader regional confrontation. This escalation includes threats to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world’s most strategic maritime chokepoints.
According to the source, the STC has been one of the most effective allies of the Arab coalition over the past decade, playing a pivotal role in securing key victories, especially in southern and eastern governorates, where Houthi forces were driven out and relative stability was restored.
The source also criticized what was described as a shift in Riyadh’s stance toward the STC, arguing that treating the council as a “red line” risks weakening the anti-Houthi front at a time when cohesive and experienced local forces are most needed.
In the same context, the source pointed to the Yemeni Congregation for Reform, citing what he described as “overlapping positions” with Houthi forces in certain instances—raising doubts about its reliability as a key partner in confronting the group.
The source emphasized that recent developments, including the growing overlap between the Yemeni conflict and wider regional tensions, underscore the urgent need for dependable partners on the ground—capable of addressing mounting security challenges and safeguarding vital maritime routes, particularly in the Red Sea.
The statement concluded with a call for Saudi Arabia to reconsider its position toward the STC, stressing that the current phase “does not allow for weakening allies,” but instead requires unified efforts to confront threats to Arab and regional security.
