Calm Restored in Aden Amid Tensions: A Glimpse into Yemen’s Power Struggle

The southern Yemeni city of Aden witnessed calm after anti-aircraft guns targeted unidentified drones over the presidential palace. This incident underscores the tension between UAE-backed separatists and Yemen’s Saudi-backed government. Recent developments hint at efforts to resolve the conflict, including potential talks hosted by Saudi Arabia.

Calm returned to the southern port city of Aden after anti-aircraft fire targeted unidentified drones near the al-Maashiq palace, sources reported on Tuesday.

The city remains under the control of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), whose leader recently resided in the palace.

The conflict underscores a rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, crucial players in Yemen's ongoing power struggles, but recent diplomatic initiatives suggest a potential resolution.