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2024-12-19 Arabia

Saudi Arabia puts military on alert following UAE-backed group declares ''autonomy'' of occupied Socotra

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Posted by Fred 2024-12-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11144 views ] Top
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#1 3/2024: ALBAWABA- In a significant revelation, a US defense official confirms the existence of a military presence on Yemen's Socotra Island, marking the first admission of its kind, as reported by Sky News Arabia. The island, situated in the Indian Ocean, is currently controlled by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council and Saudi Elite forces, with no authority from Yemen's internationally recognized government.
Speaking to Sky News Arabia, the American defense official disclosed the purpose behind bolstering missile defenses on Socotra Island, citing the need to intercept potential long-range missile attacks by the Houthi rebels. Emphasizing proactive measures, the American official stated that preparations on Socotra were aimed at thwarting any potential attacks on American bases in the region.

Posted by Albert Pelosi3459 2024-12-19 06:50|| 2024-12-19 06:50|| Front Page Top

#2 My learning for today. :-)

Posted by trailing wife 2024-12-19 21:13|| 2024-12-19 21:13|| Front Page Top

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