The Yemeni government, recognized by the international community, announced on December 31 that the United Arab Emirates military would begin withdrawing from Yemen on the same day. Yemen's official television station reported on the same day: “Four military transport planes took off from Rayyan Airport in southeastern Hadramaut province, carrying hundreds of UAE soldiers and military equipment.” The US State Department issued a statement on the 30th saying that US Secretary of State Rubio had separate phone calls with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal on the same day to discuss ongoing tension in Yemen and issues affecting the security and stability of the Middle East region.

The Yemeni government, recognized by the international community, announced on December 31 that the United Arab Emirates military would begin withdrawing from Yemen on the same day. Yemen's official television station reported on the same day: “Four military transport planes took off from Rayyan Airport in southeastern Hadramaut province, carrying hundreds of UAE soldiers and military equipment.” The US State Department issued a statement on the 30th saying that US Secretary of State Rubio had separate phone calls with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal on the same day to discuss ongoing tension in Yemen and issues affecting the security and stability of the Middle East region.