Collapse of Yemen's precarious truce worries Washington

Yemen's increasingly confident pro-Emirati STC launches influence campaign in Washington 

Saudi Arabia has been lobbying in Washington to promote its vision for Yemen for a while. Now, the Southern Transitional Council, which has a growing footprint on the ground and a stronger presence in Yemen's legitimate governing entities, is also looking to ensure its voice is heard during the US-sponsored peace negotiations.

Saudi Arabia's General Intelligence Presidency counts on Moscow to mediate in Yemen conflict 

Increasingly involved in Yemen, Russia has mobilised its external intelligence service to cooperate with Riyadh in identifying how Iran is getting weapons to the Houthi militia forces.

Oman's spymaster Mohammed Al Numani marks turf as mediator in Yemen talks 

As the conflict in Yemen enters its eighth year, Muscat, with strong support from Washington, is trying to hold on to its role as chief mediator, to the annoyance of Riyadh which would like to steer the process.

Abu Dhabi imposes its control of Red Sea on Aden 

Keen to gradually take control of strategic positions on the Red Sea, Abu Dhabi is speeding up its agenda in Yemen and is unhesitant about acting alone without consulting Riyadh.

Houthis brainstorm new tactics as ceasefire ends 

After Saudi Arabia rejected the Houthis' demands for extending the ceasefire that first took effect in April, the Iran-backed rebels have not given up on their military operations.

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Together with Abu Dhabi, Riyadh sets up a new Yemeni Presidential Council 

While still trying to find a way out of the Yemeni conflict, Riyadh - in close cooperation with its Gulf allies - has just set up a new council made up of the highest ranking senior loyalists.