Yemen Monitor/Newsroom:
Satellite imagery has revealed a nearly completed runway on Yemen’s remote Abd al-Kuri Island, strongly suggesting UAE involvement. The runway, located near the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait, could serve as a military base for operations in the region.
The UAE has long been accused of expanding its military presence in Yemen and supporting the Saudi-led war against Houthi rebels. The new runway is seen as a further escalation of regional tensions and could potentially be used to monitor and counter Iranian-backed Houthi activities in the area.
Experts warn that the increased military presence in the region could destabilize Yemen and further complicate the ongoing conflict. The discovery of the runway comes amid heightened tensions between regional powers and as the world watches for the new US administration’s approach to the Yemen crisis.
