RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The Yemeni regional coalition backed by Saudi Arabia warned on Saturday that it is ready to act directly against any military challenge from separatist forces.

General Turki al-Malki, the spokesman for the Riyadh-led groups, said the groups would act "directly and at the appropriate moment ... to protect civilian life", according to the Saudi news agency SPA.