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Yemen Online
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
YNR : Intercepted Massive Iranian Weapons Shipment Bound for Houthis from IRGC
Red Sea — Yemen's National Resistance Forces announced the successful interception of a large Iranian weapons shipment destined for the Houthi militia, marking one of the most significant seizures in the country's recent history. According to Brigadier General Tareq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh, commander of the National Resistance and member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, the operation was carried out in the Red Sea following precise intelligence tracking. The seized cargo, totaling over 750 tons, included advanced missile systems, combat drones, radar and surveillance equipment, and communication devices. Details of the Seized Shipment - Cruise, anti-ship, and anti-aircraft missiles - Iranian Ghaem-118 air defense systems - Noor-Qadir naval cruise missiles, rebranded by Houthis as 'Mandeb-1' - Drone engines and signal interception devices - High-precision sniper rifles and recoilless rifles - Manuals written in Farsi, confirming Iranian origin Many of the weapons matched models previously showcased by the Houthis as 'locally manufactured,' debunking years of propaganda about a domestic arms industry. Strategic Implications General Saleh emphasized that the seizure dealt a major blow to Iran's Revolutionary Guard operations in Yemen, stating: 'This operation reaffirms our commitment to countering Iranian expansion and protecting Yemen's sovereignty. Long live the Republic of Yemen.' The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) praised the operation, calling it the largest interdiction of Iranian conventional weapons in Yemen's history. CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla noted: 'Iran remains the most destabilizing actor in the region. Halting its support to the Houthis is vital for regional security and freedom of navigation.' The seizure aligns with UN Security Council resolutions prohibiting arms transfers to the Houthis. It also underscores growing international concern over Iran's role in fueling conflict across the region.
Yemen Online
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemeni Forces Intercept Massive Iranian Arms Shipment Bound for Houthis
Aden — Yemeni government-aligned forces have announced the seizure of a 750-ton shipment of Iranian weapons allegedly destined for the Houthi rebel group, marking one of the largest interdictions in the region's decade-long conflict. The operation, led by Brigadier General Tariq Saleh, commander of the National Resistance Forces and member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, was carried out in the Red Sea following intelligence surveillance. The seized cargo reportedly includes naval and aerial missile systems, air defense equipment, modern radar systems, drones, anti-tank missiles, sniper rifles, and surveillance devices. Saleh described the interception as a 'direct blow' to Iran's alleged support for the Houthis, accusing Tehran of attempting to destabilize Yemen and undermine its republican institutions. Iran has consistently denied supplying arms to the Houthis, despite repeated discoveries of Iranian-made weaponry in previous seizures. This latest haul adds to a growing list of intercepted shipments, with Yemeni forces claiming to have blocked eight arms deliveries since early 2024. The Houthis, who have controlled Yemen's capital Sanaa since 2014, have been involved in recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, escalating regional tensions. The Yemeni military has released video footage showing the seized weapons, including anti-ship missiles and Type 358 anti-aircraft systems, similar to those used in previous Houthi drone and missile attacks. International observers view the seizure as a significant development in curbing arms flow to the Houthis, amid ongoing efforts to stabilize Yemen and prevent further escalation in the region.
Khabar Agency
5 days ago
- Politics
- Khabar Agency
Largest Iranian Arms Shipment Smuggled to Houthi Militia Intercepted
Brigadier General Tariq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh, Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council, announced the interception of a massive arms shipment en route to the Houthi militia in an official statement. He clarified that the shipment was seized while being smuggled from Iran. According to Brigadier General Tariq, the confiscated shipment is estimated at around **750 tons** of diverse military equipment and weapons, including: - **Naval and aerial missile systems** - **Air defense systems** - **Advanced radar systems** - **Drones (UAVs)** - **Eavesdropping devices** - **Anti-tank missiles** - **B-10 artillery guns** - **Targeting scopes** - **Sniper rifles and assorted ammunition** The Vice President emphasized that these weapons expose the extent of **Iran's military support** to the Houthi group, further debunking the militia's claims of possessing **domestic arms manufacturing capabilities**. He noted that **National Resistance Forces intelligence agencies** intercepted the shipment while it was being delivered to the militia, confirming that **arms smuggling attempts to the group persist**. Brigadier General Tariq stressed that these developments highlight the **ongoing threat** posed by smuggling operations to **Yemen's security and stability**, though no further details were provided regarding the **location or timing** of the seizure.
