Saudi-Led Coalition Attacks 'Separatists' It Once Armed?
The latest in Yemen: the Saudi-led coalition, backed by extensive U.S. military aid (like the $650 million precision-guided munitions sale approved by Biden in 2021), now bombs factions it previously supported or equipped. These 'separatists' are often the very Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces that have received significant backing from Saudi Arabia's coalition partner, the UAE, since
2017. One might wonder how many times one can arm a group, only to bomb them later, before the 'stability' narrative unravels completely. This isn't a new script; it's a grim replay where 'allies' become 'threats' depending on the geopolitical whim of the moment, all while Lockheed Martin and Raytheon stock prices remain comfortably high.