【Key Focus: Saudi Arabia deploys navy in the Arabian Sea amid tensions with the UAE】
On January 2, 2026, Riyadh time, Tariq Al-Maliki, a spokesperson for the Arab League, stated in a statement:
The Saudi Royal Navy has completed its deployment in the Arabian Sea. These forces will conduct inspections and anti-smuggling operations in the Arabian Sea.
Supplementary information by Lao Liu:
The "Southern Yemen Transitional Council" supported by the UAE has risen in southern Yemen and controls key provinces. This seriously undermines Saudi interests, as the "Council of Rule" previously governed southern Yemen under Saudi support. As of the time of this article's publication, the Saudi Air Force has directly intervened to help the "Council of Rule" reclaim lost territories. It is worth emphasizing that the Houthi rebels, who rule northern Yemen, have not taken any action yet.
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