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Iran's direct role in Houthi offensive reshapes Yemen conflict

Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers helped direct a 48-hour Houthi blitz that seized Yemen's Red Sea coast, marking Tehran's most direct intervention since 2014.

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What to know

  • Houthis seized Yemen's Red Sea coast in 48 hours with Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers on the front lines directing operations—Iran's most direct intervention since 2014.
  • The offensive exploited divisions among Saudi-backed government forces and closed a key Saudi pipeline, disrupting oil exports and raising global fuel prices.
  • Iran had escalated military support to the Houthis over the past year, providing advanced missiles, drones, and training ahead of the offensive.
  • U.S. has appeared reluctant to assist Saudi Arabia despite the Houthis' momentum gains and threat to regional stability.

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Iran's direct role in Houthi offensive reshapes Yemen conflict
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    AP reports Iran accelerated military support to Houthis ahead of offensive

    The AP's investigation reveals that Iran had begun providing the Houthis with stepped-up training and logistical support on advanced missiles, drones, and uncrewed attack boats starting last year, with the offensive marking the culmination of this escalated support. The Houthis' seizure of the Red Sea coast and closure of a key Saudi pipeline strengthened their ability to choke off Saudi Arabia's oil exports, pushing up global fuel prices and giving Iran greater leverage.

    “Last year, Iran began providing the Houthis with stepped-up training and logistical support on more advanced missiles, drones and uncrewed attack boats.”
    — Mzahem Alsaloum
    1. 2 outlets Yemen’s Houthi rebels shook up the Mideast with a sudden blitz. Iran helped, sources tell AP.

      first by Boston Globe, 20h ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer

    • Oil is the reason and also trade routes 🫩 that’s why we need to move away from the dependence on oil

      EquivalentSnapr/worldnews5h agoview on r/worldnews ↗
  2. background

    Houthis seize Red Sea coast in 48-hour blitz with Iranian advisers directing — The Houthis captured Yemen's Red Sea coast in less than 48 hours, including the key port city of Mokha and strategic nearby islands. Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers were on the front lines helping direct the battle, according to sources familiar with the offensive. The Houthis penetrated the internal communications of the National Resistance, a main pro-government force, allowing them to track movements and sow confusion. The National Resistance leader fled to Saudi Arabia as pro-government forces retreated.

  3. background

    Houthis launch campaign against government forces in Taiz and Mokha — In early August, the Houthis resumed attacks on government forces, focusing on the city of Taiz and firing missiles and drones at Mokha.

  4. background

    Houthis renew attacks on Saudi Arabia after Sanaa airport strike — The Houthis resumed attacks on Saudi Arabia after accusing it of striking Sanaa airport in what appeared to be an attempt to halt a flight from Tehran bringing Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers.

  5. background

    After U.S. and Israel attack Iran, Houthis keep to sidelines — Following military action against Iran by the U.S. and Israel in February, the Houthis largely ceased operations.

  6. background

    U.S. bombing campaign punishes Houthi Red Sea attacks — A sustained U.S. bombing campaign targeted the Houthis in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, suppressing their operations.

  7. background

    Houthis begin attacks on Red Sea shipping over Gaza conflict — The Houthis initiated attacks on Red Sea shipping, citing the war in Gaza as justification for their campaign.

  8. background

    Yemen truce takes hold between warring factions — A ceasefire was established in Yemen following years of conflict.

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  1. 5 outlets Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast in less than 48 hours, sources tell AP

    first by Baltimore Sun, 13h ago · also The Hindu, Mercury News, Orlando Sentinel, Philadelphia Inquirer

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