On Monday, the al-Qaeda organization reviewed new weapons in eastern Yemen.

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Images were shared on social media by accounts connected to the organization that claimed they were part of an operation to target the “Balhaf” facility, which serves as a UAE base in Shabwah on the Arabian Sea.

Sources indicated that the attack was carried out using Grad missiles.

Given that the disclosure comes just a few days after the show of drones by the organization, it represents a notable development in its rapidly developing armament operations for its elements. This is the first time the organization has acknowledged having Grad missiles in its arsenal.

The organization’s Shabwah branch is considered the most heavily armed among its branches throughout the provinces, particularly in Abyan, where it engages in fierce battles against its adversaries.

It is clear from the timing of the organization’s admission of responsibility for the attack on the UAE base that Saudi Arabia is exerting all of its influence through its arm in Al-Qaeda to pressure the UAE forces still stationed in Shabwah to leave. Saudi Arabia is making plans to remove Abu Dhabi from this oil-rich region of Yemen.