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Yemeni Minister Accuses Iran of Militarizing Bab al-Mandab
The article addresses the risks associated with Iran's escalating influence in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Yemeni Interior Minister warns of Iranian efforts to transform the region into a zone of military influence by enhancing the capabilities of the Houthis, with support from experts from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The goal is to militarize the maritime passages and develop the Houthis' military capabilities, including building fortifications, command centers, and facilities for manufacturing missiles, drones, and guided boats. The minister believes that continued Houthi control over strategic areas enhances Iran's influence and links Yemen to the Horn of Africa through smuggling networks and armed groups. There is also the potential to turn the Miyon Island into a military site similar to Iran's Larak Island. Additionally, he warns that Houthi control of the maritime passages opens the door for expanding the influence of the Revolutionary Guard and connecting the Yemeni arena with the Horn of Africa, with smuggling networks possibly used to counter this. He emphasizes the importance of supporting Yemeni forces, fortifying areas like Aden and Lahj, and strengthening their security capabilities—particularly in confronting infiltration operations and sleeper cells—to safeguard international navigation and prevent the strait from becoming an expanded Iranian sphere of influence.
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