Somaliland, located on the Gulf of Aden near the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, is being highlighted for its strategic importance in global trade and energy. The region is in proximity to Iran-backed Houthis, who have been reported to fire on Israel and shipping routes.
Somaliland is noted for its stability, access to ports, and intelligence capabilities, providing a non-Iranian platform on the Red Sea. This situation is similar to the rationale behind the United States maintaining a military base in Djibouti, which is also situated in the region.
In recent developments, Israel officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as independent, a move that has drawn condemnation from Egypt, Somalia, Turkey, and Djibouti. For more details on this recognition, refer to previous reports.
