A mysterious airstrip is reportedly near completion on a remote island off Yemen in a critical commercial shipping lane near the Gulf of Aden. The Associated Press analyzed satellite photos of the runway on Abd al-Kuri Island in the Indian Ocean, a placement that could provide a key landing zone for military operations in the waterway.

A new airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island raises security concerns amid Houthi attacks and regional tensions affecting global shipping routes.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The runway is likely built by the United Arab Emirates, which has long been suspected of expanding its military presence in the region.

A mysterious runway has appeared on a small island in the Middle East, sparking fears that a new military base could be on the way.

A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show, one of several built in a nation mired in a stalemated war threatening to reignite.