Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

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Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

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Iran allegedly transported Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, advisers, and missile-related equipment to Yemen’s Houthi forces. This move is viewed as an effort to bolster the Houthis' capacity to threaten Red Sea shipping lanes.

July 23 - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.

World Security Conflict Politics Shipping Iran IRGC Houthi Yemen missile equipment Red Sea military support

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