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Iran Sent IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Yemen's Houthis: Report
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Iran sent IRGC commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment to Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the Houthis' ability to threaten Red Sea shipping.
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Iran Sent IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Yemen's Houthis: Report
Four sources familiar with the matter — including two Iranian sources, Yemen's information minister and a regional security analyst — said Iran transferred the personnel and military equipment on a Mahan Air flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13. The exact details of the transfer and the number of people involved are still unclear. The move is seen as a significant one, as it suggests that Iran is seeking to strengthen the Houthis' ability to threaten Red Sea shipping.
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