Latest "Bab el-Mandeb Strait" stories

Saudis: Coalition kit on Yemen island where base being built

A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen acknowledged having equipment on an island where a mysterious air base is now under construction.

18 months ago

Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen

The runway on Mayun Island allows whoever controls it to project power into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and easily launch airstrikes into mainland Yemen.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

18 months ago

Japan OKs controversial plan to send naval forces to Mideast

But they won't be joining a US-led coalition patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.

3 years ago

Marines augmented ship security with a Javelin in 2015, as conflict engulfed Yemen. Here’s why.

The Corps sent a Javelin to the Sentry as it transited the Bab el-Mandeb strait near Yemen.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

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