Translation of the article:
"Western analysis: The US military buildup is the largest since the invasion of Afghanistan, preparing for a ground war in Yemen.
An analysis published by the investigative platform Hunterbrook Media reveals that the United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East to levels not seen since the Afghanistan War.
The analysis pointed to reports that mercenaries are preparing to launch a ground offensive involving 80,000 troops, noting that "the target is the strategic coastal city of Hodeidah."
The analysis revealed a "sharp 400% increase in US military cargo flights landing at air bases in the Middle East, coinciding with the escalation of US airstrikes targeting Ansar Allah."
Pointing out that "American movements were concentrated in bases such as Isa Air Base in Bahrain, and B-2 stealth bombers were stationed on Diego Garcia Island, equipped with bunker-busting bombs."
The report revealed that the European Space Agency is imposing restrictions on satellite imagery of Yemen, coinciding with the US military buildup, limiting the ability of researchers and journalists to monitor the conflict.
Speaking about indications that the US aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" is about to enter the theater of operations, which could make it the third US aircraft carrier in the region for the first time since the Iraq War.
The analysis indicated that "the number of US airstrikes against Ansar Allah has exceeded 350 since mid-March, indicating a preliminary campaign for an expected ground offensive with undeclared Emirati support."
The analysis suggests that the UAE believes that now is the most appropriate time to launch a military attack on the West Coast, but it wants assurances that the United States will provide air cover."
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