Iran has been in direct conflict with UAE and KSA in Yemen, having a military base in Socotra will control on arms supply to rebels by Iranians, so the chances of improvement in the Yemeni situation are there. For keeping an eye on Pakistan Oman is more important and relevant, India has already a base there.
China has already had a base in Djibouti at the entrance of the red sea. the only problem will be for Iran, for it can not interfere in Yemen unchecked now.
China has already had a base in Djibouti at the entrance of the red sea. the only problem will be for Iran, for it can not interfere in Yemen unchecked now.