Yemen STC leader reappears, calls for mobilization, strains anti-Houthi coalition

Aidarus Al-Zubaidi, head of the Southern Transitional Council, resurfaced after months of absence, urging a 'general mobilization' in southern Yemen and pressing Saudi Arabia to recognize separatist demands. The move exposes internal fractures within the anti-Houthi front, as reactions split between STC supporters and critics accusing him of seeking to revive his influence. The development signals potential instability in the coalition against Houthi forces, with implications for Saudi-led efforts and regional balance.