Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Iran Flies IRGC Commanders and Military Gear to Yemen
Iran sent a plane with IRGC commanders and military equipment to Yemen.
The plane was supposed to go to Sanaa but had to land in Hodeidah because the airport was attacked.
The IRGC commanders were there to help the Houthis with their operations and train them on new missile systems.
Iran also sent gold to fund Houthi activities.
The Houthis then announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in response to an attack on Sanaa airport.
This shows that Iran is helping the Houthis, who have been fighting the Saudi-backed Yemeni government for a long time.
Iran flew IRGC commanders and military equipment to Yemen on July 13.
The flight was diverted from Sanaa to Hodeidah due to an airport attack.
IRGC commanders were sent to support Houthi operations and train them on new missile systems.
Iran also sent gold to fund Houthi activities.
The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in response to the airport attack.
- Who
- Iranian IRGC commanders, Houthi movement, Saudi-backed Yemeni government
- What
- Transfer of IRGC personnel and military equipment to Yemen
- When
- July 13
- Where
- From Tehran to Yemen (Sanaa, then diverted to Hodeidah)
- Why
- To support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems
Iran and Houthi Perspective
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government and Regional Analysts
Purpose of the Flight
Iran and Houthi Perspective
Iran claims the flight was to transport a Houthi delegation and Yemeni citizens for medical treatment and a funeral.
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government and Regional Analysts
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government and regional analysts believe the flight was to support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems.
Military Support
Iran and Houthi Perspective
The Houthis deny being an Iranian proxy and claim to develop their own weapons.
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government and Regional Analysts
Iran is accused of providing military-related equipment and training to the Houthis to strengthen their capabilities.
- Date of Flight
- July 13
- Number of IRGC Personnel
- Between 10 and 21
- Destination
- Originally Sanaa, diverted to Hodeidah
- Equipment Transferred
- Missile and drone components, gold
- Houthi Response
- Naval blockade of Saudi Arabia