Iran Flew IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Yemen's Houthis: Report

Iran Flew IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Yemen's Houthis: Report

Iran has reportedly sent IRGC commanders, military advisers, and missile- and drone-related equipment to Yemen, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the Houthis' ability to threaten Red Sea shipping. The transfer is said to have taken place on a Mahan Air flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13. The move has raised concerns about the potential for increased conflict in the region, with the US and other countries already involved in efforts to counter Iranian influence in the area. The Iranian government has not commented on the report, but it is likely to be seen as a significant escalation of tensions in the region.