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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.

Validated:
Iran need to be fully disarmed. They should only be allowed to have police.

Botragelad:
For those who don’t know: Yemen has an actual government, but it’s under attack by the Houthis, a violent Islamist group that’s seized control of parts of the country in their brutal campaign.

Ikaeniyan0:
If we're to go by this, that means Assad is still the actual government in Syria. A violent islamist group only took over from him through the gun.

It's okay if Turkey and the West arm a group, but it becomes a problem when a country like Iran also arm a group

There's nothing wrong in what Iran Is doing.

Botragelad:
Sourceee;
https://yemenonline.info/politics/9712

FreeStuffsNG:
Western propaganda The Houthis are like the Talibans, the people see them as incorruptible and anti West.

Racoon:
I guess the Ayotollah Kameni led Iranian terrorists government no gree get sense with this Israeli offensive? The US gave him a breather but he seems crazy to hasten his own demise.

Validated:
Iran need to be fully disarmed. They should only be allowed to have police.

Racoon:
I guess the Ayotollah Kameni led Iranian terrorists government no gree get sense with this Israeli offensive? The US gave him a breather but he seems crazy to hasten his own demise.

Botragelad:
For those who don’t know: Yemen has an actual government, but it’s under attack by the Houthis, a violent Islamist group that’s seized control of parts of the country in their brutal campaign.

The legitimate Yemeni government somehow opposes these terrorists, as should any sane person. Yet, shockingly, some people (including plenty online) still cheer for the Houthis, mainly because they hate Jews and Israel. These same hypocrites ignore the thousands of Yemenis slaughtered by the Houthis. It’s similar to supporting Fulani militants, Boko Haram, or ISIS the moment they claim to fight or oppose Israel.

Validated:
Iran need to be fully disarmed. They should only be allowed to have police.

Botragelad:
Islamic propaganda. Boko Haram are like Isis. The people see them as incorruptible, Islamic and anti West.