Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories
Summary
Iran-linked Houthi fighters in Yemen have won control of key areas on the Red Sea coast, raising questions about Iran’s role in the conflict. Iran denies directly controlling the Houthis but supports ending the war and offers help to resolve it.Key Facts
- The Houthis, a Yemeni group backed by Iran, gained control over important coastal areas including the Bab al-Mandeb strait and the port city of Mocha.
- US reports say Iran’s Revolutionary Guard helped plan the Houthis’ offensive by providing advice and intelligence support.
- Iran and the Houthis deny that Tehran directly controls the group, stressing the Houthis’ independence.
- The Houthi advances give them control of the west coast of Yemen and block the internationally recognized Yemeni government’s access to the Red Sea.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied claims by US officials that the Houthis are Iranian proxies and criticized the Saudi naval blockade of Yemen.
- A plane carrying a Houthi delegation was redirected after the Yemeni government bombed Sanaa airport; Iran said passengers included Yemenis and Houthi representatives.
- A leaked UN report described the Houthis as growing into a powerful military group with assistance from Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and Iraqi experts.
- Iranian officials encourage negotiation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis to end the conflict.
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