Bab Al-Mandeb - Islamic World News

This report examines the aggressive and expansionist policies of the United Arab Emirates in recent decades, particularly under the leadership of Mohammed bin Zayed. Leveraging economic strength, vast financial resources, and U.S. support, the UAE has extended its influence from the Persian Gulf to the Horn of Africa. Hostility toward political Islam and strategic alignment with Washington form the pillars of Abu Dhabi’s foreign policy. The country’s unique demographic structure—dominated by migrant labor—has shaped a distinctive approach to regional power‑building. The report highlights how the UAE has exploited political instability in African states and Yemen to become a decisive player in regional geopolitics.

From November 19, the Yemeni armed forces kicked off naval operations against Israeli vessels and those affiliated with the regime in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. These operations have resulted in the seizure of one ship, diversion of at least two vessels, and attacks on at least 11 ships.

The enhancement of the positions of the Ansar Allah movement’s opponents on the southwestern coast of Yemen indicates the US-led coalition’s planning for a naval war in the future. This plan is being implemented with the attempts made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the southwestern region of the war-stricken country.

ISWNews Analysis Group: A US-Israeli military base is being built on Mayyun Island with the help of the UAE.

ISWNews Analysis Group: Israeli media reported the construction of a military base on Mayyun Island in the Bab al-Mandeb by the United States and Israel.

If we take a look at the evolutions of Yemen from Spring (March), we see Saudi Coalition is following three goals: 1. In west coast of Yemen (north of Hajjah and south of al Hudaydah) 2. East of Sanaa until south of Baydha 3. East, north and west of Sa’adah (axes such as Taiz and […]

1. Ansarallah airforce and Yemeni Army, have targeted two of Saudi-led coalition’s military ships in western coasts of Ad-Durayhimi. The Saudi-led Coalition confirms this attack and claimed that these ships were oil tankers. However, Ansarallah say that they were military, carrying armaments. In this current situation of the region, the effective threats of the Coalition […]

“Images: Destroying the armored vehicles of the Coalition and repelling the attacks to Hudaydah airport by Ansarallah movement”