Abu Dhabi's Concerns Recognized Early
The article discusses the importance of strengthening control over navigation passages in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, especially the Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid Iran's increasing activities with the return of the Houthis to the region. These developments pose a threat to global trade and energy security routes. It also notes that the UAE recognized the seriousness of this threat early on, establishing ground forces and integrating them into an intelligence and logistical system to protect maritime corridors—particularly after investing in the liberation of Aden and consolidating its influence in the southern coast. However, with the decline of the UAE's influence beginning in early 2026, tensions resurfaced, and Houthi activity once again threatened the security of these waterways. This raises the question of how aware Abu Dhabi was from the outset of the gravity of the situation.
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