Djibouti and the Horn of Africa: new front in the war on Iran
Al Jazeera·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Djibouti hosts military bases for the United States, China, France, Japan, Turkey, and Italy. The Horn of Africa nation sits near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Regional tensions involving Iran could potentially destabilize the area and make Djibouti a conflict hotspot. Multiple powers maintain strategic presence there.
Key Entities
DjiboutiHorn of AfricaBab al-Mandeb StraitUnited StatesChinaFranceJapanTurkeyItalyIran