ISWNews Analysis Group: The US sent new troops to Hadhramout province in order to ensure the security of its advisers and workers in the oil fields of eastern Yemen.

ISWNews Analysis Group: Local officials in al-Mahra province announced the presence of US and Israeli troops at al-Ghaydhah Airport.

ISWNews Analysis Group: Saudi Arabia started expanding al-Ghaydhah Airport in Mahrah province, southeast of Yemen.