AMMAN, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Jordanian Armed Forces on Tuesday sent a convoy of food aid to Yemen amid rising tensions in the country's south.

The convoy, consisting of 13 trucks carrying a total of 54,600 food parcels, aims to meet urgent needs and provide relief to citizens in Yemen, the Jordanian military said in a statement.

The statement emphasized that the shipment reflects Jordan's ongoing commitment to support regional neighbors in times of crisis and promote Arab solidarity.

Tensions in Yemen have escalated, with Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad Al-Alimi warning on Monday that recent military movements by the Southern Transitional Council in southern Yemen challenge the authority of the internationally recognized government. Enditem