Mayun Island: The “bottleneck” that ignites rivalry between major powers, Israeli occupation
SANAA, April 23 (YPA) – Amidst the accelerating geopolitical shifts in the region, the Yemeni island of Mayun has emerged as one of the most volatile hotspots in the international and regional conflict for influence.
While global attention remains fixed on major waterways, the French intelligence publication “Intelligence Online” has revealed in a recent report a frantic race and deep penetration led by international powers—foremost among them the United States and the Israeli occupation. This movement aims to impose a new military reality in the Bab al-Mandab Strait under an Emirati cover.
This activity, described by the report as “rapid,” extends beyond traditional military presence. It includes the construction of logistical bases and advanced intelligence centers intended to transform the island into a “bottleneck” that controls the world’s energy arteries and international trade flows.
Between Abu Dhabi’s field ambitions and its silent race with Riyadh, Mayun stands today at the heart of a major conflict equation that transcends Yemeni geography to impact the global balance of power in one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors.
Intelligence Revelations: A Strategic Choke Point
The Intelligence Online, specialized in intelligence affairs, disclosed the escalation of regional and international ambitions surrounding Mayun Island. The report confirmed American efforts and a “feverish, hurried” movement by the Israeli occupation to seize control of this vital Yemeni site in Bab al-Mandab under Emirati cover. The island is increasingly viewed as a potential choke point for vessel traffic should tensions escalate further.
The report clarified that the balance of power around the island is fueling predatory ambitions; consequently, it is witnessing continuous changes. Multiple parties are moving to solidify their military and logistical presence by:
- Establishing bases on the island and along the banks of the Red Sea.
- Strengthening intelligence presence.
These moves reflect the island’s critical importance, as it could transform into a “suffocating point” for international navigation during periods of heightened conflict.
The Saudi-Emirati “Quiet Race”
The report pointed out that the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE takes an indirect form—a “quiet race” to consolidate influence by building field sites and securing control points over maritime passages without reaching an open clash.
The publication noted that the UAE has emerged as the most active player on the ground by developing military-logistical infrastructure on the island. The report claims this provides Abu Dhabi with advanced capabilities to monitor and secure navigation in Bab al-Mandab.
Beyond Military Might: Energy and Trade Security
The report emphasized that the ambitions to control Mayun Island are not limited to military dimensions. They extend to influencing global energy security and international trade, given that a massive portion of oil exports and cargo movement relies on this vital corridor.
In conclusion, with its unique position at the heart of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Mayun remains the most difficult variable in the current maritime conflict equation. It is no longer merely Yemeni terrain; it has transformed into a strategic “center of gravity” that international and regional powers seek to capture to ensure superiority in any upcoming confrontation.
The French intelligence report sounds the alarm regarding the militarization of this vital region, asserting that the struggle for sovereignty and influence over Mayun is, in essence, a struggle over who holds the keys to global trade and energy security in the coming decades.
YPA