Mysterious Airstrip on Yemeni Island Sparks Fears Amid Houthi Attacks and Regional Tensions |Details
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Mysterious Airstrip on Yemeni Island Sparks Fears Amid Houthi Attacks and Regional Tensions |Details
A mysterious airstrip nearing completion on Yemen’s remote Abd al-Kuri Island raises regional security concerns.
Satellite images suggest the UAE is behind the project, potentially to counter Houthi rebel attacks that threaten global shipping routes.
As tensions escalate, the runway could be pivotal for surveillance and military operations in the Gulf of Aden.
With the Houthis’ continued assaults on Israel and U.S. forces, and suspected weapons smuggling from Iran, this new development could further destabilize the already volatile region.
Tensions between the U.S. and Yemen have reached a boiling point as American bombers launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s northwestern Amran province, specifically targeting the Harf Sufyan district. This escalation follows a recent strike by Houthi forces on a U.S. warship in the Red Sea, marking the sixth such attack within a month. Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi had warned that military operations in support of Gaza would continue until Israeli aggression in the Palestinian territories ceases.
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The Houthis have launched their sixth deadly attack on the USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea within a month, using bomb-laden drones. The latest assault occurred on Wednesday, as tensions continue to rise between the Yemeni rebel group and U.S. forces. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, claimed the operation was a response to U.S. airstrike preparations against Yemen, and vowed further actions until the conflict in Gaza ceases. Despite air defense efforts, the attack caused explosions in the area, adding to the ongoing military tension. This marks another escalation in the ongoing regional conflict, as the Houthis expand their focus on U.S. warships and Israeli-linked shipping.
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