Latest "Mayun Island" 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.

2 years 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

2 years ago