The US-Israeli war on Iran is raising concerns that the Horn of Africa could become a new front, given its strategic location along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Djibouti hosts Camp Lemonnier, the largest US base in Africa, while Somaliland—recognized by Israel last December—is being considered for a possible Israeli security presence. Djibouti earns tens of millions of dollars annually from hosting the US base, boosting its economy. However, while these strategic outposts provide an opportunity for the US and Israel to counter Iranian proxies along vital shipping lanes, they could potentially make Djibouti and Somaliland targets, dragging them into the war.
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