Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen

DUBAI: Oman’s foreign minister met his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss finding a political solution to the crisis in Yemen, Oman’s Foreign Ministry said.

The meeting came a day after a Saudi-led strike on Yemen’s southern port of Mukalla, which raised tensions between Riyadh and the United Arab Emirates.

UAE vows to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia

In recent weeks, a Saudi-led coalition has clashed with UAE-backed southern separatists in Yemen. The UAE has said it is ending its remaining military mission there, highlighting a widening rift between the Gulf allies.