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EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability

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Posted on December 31, 2025

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Dec 31 (Reuters) - The European Union said on Wednesday that recent developments in the Yemeni provinces of Hadramout and Al Mahra threaten to bring new risks to the Gulf region. "The EU calls for de-

EU Issues Warning on Yemen's Impact on Gulf Stability

Dec 31 (Reuters) - The European Union said on Wednesday that recent developments in the Yemeni provinces of Hadramout and Al Mahra threaten to bring new risks to the Gulf region.

"The EU calls for de-escalation and avoiding steps that further threaten stability of Yemen and the region," an EU spokesperson said in a statement.

"The EU reiterates its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen, as well as its support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the Government of Yemen," the spokesperson added.

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU warns of risks to Gulf stability from Yemen.
  • Recent developments in Hadramout and Al Mahra are concerning.
  • The EU calls for de-escalation in Yemen.
  • Support for Yemen's unity and sovereignty is reiterated.
  • The EU backs the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen.

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Regional infrastructure includes the physical systems and facilities that support economic activities in a specific area, such as transportation, utilities, and communication networks.
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