Iran sent missile components and IRGC commanders to Houthis

Mekong, July 24 Iran sent Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) commanders, military advisors, and missile and drone-related components to its ally, the Houthi group in Yemen, this month as part of an effort to bolster the capabilities of its allies, the Houthis, who threaten maritime traffic in the Red Sea, Reuters reported, citing four sources. Two Iranian sources, who wished to remain anonymous, the Yemeni Minister of Information, and a regional security analyst said that Iran sent IRGC commanders and military equipment to Yemen by plane on the 13th of this month. Two Iranian sources said that 10 to 12 senior IRGC officers, including senior commanders, were on board the Mahan Air flight. Although the flight was originally scheduled to land at Sanaa Airport, the capital of Yemen controlled by the Houthis, it had to change its landing to Hodeidah Airport in a Houthi stronghold due to attacks by the Saudi-backed internationally recognized Yemeni government on Sanaa Airport. One source said that the Iranian commanders were sent to Yemen to assist the Houthis' operations and to train them on new missile systems. The Houthis, an Iranian ally in Yemen, have been involved in a civil war for over 10 years with the Saudi-backed internationally recognized Yemeni government and have attacked neighboring Gulf countries with missiles and drones. Iran has repeatedly denied providing missiles and missile technology to the Houthis. The news reported that the Iranian Foreign Ministry could not be immediately reached for comment. The Houthis have also denied being proxies of Iran and have previously stated that they produce their own missiles. Aei Kyaw Ref: Reuters #MeKongNews #Houthis #MissileComponents #IRGCCommanders #Sent