Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Iran Supports Houthis with IRGC Personnel and Military Gear
Iran recently sent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders and military equipment to Yemen to help the Houthi group.
This happened on July 13, and the equipment included parts for missiles and drones.
The Houthis then announced a blockade in the Red Sea, which is a major shipping route.
This move is seen as a way to pressure the US and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-backed government in Yemen confirmed the transfers and views them as a threat to international maritime security.
Iran, however, denies providing missile capabilities to the Houthis.
Iran sent IRGC personnel and military equipment to Yemen on July 13.
The equipment included missile and drone components.
The flight was diverted to Hodeidah due to an attack on Sanaa airport.
Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia days after the flight.
Saudi Arabia and the international community view the blockade as a threat to global trade.
- Who
- Iran, Houthis, Saudi Arabia, IRGC personnel
- What
- Transfer of IRGC personnel and military equipment to Yemen
- When
- July 13
- Where
- Yemen (Hodeidah)
- Why
- To strengthen Houthi capabilities and impose a Red Sea blockade
Iran and Houthis
Saudi Arabia and International Community
Support for Houthis
Iran and Houthis
Iran provides military support and training to Houthis to strengthen their capabilities.
Saudi Arabia and International Community
Saudi Arabia and the international community view this support as destabilizing and a threat to regional security.
Red Sea Blockade
Iran and Houthis
Houthis impose a blockade to pressure the US and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and International Community
Saudi Arabia and the international community see the blockade as a threat to global trade and energy supplies.
- Date of Flight
- July 13
- Number of IRGC Personnel
- 10-21
- Destination
- Hodeidah, Yemen
- Equipment Transferred
- Missile and drone components
- Houthis' Announcement
- Naval blockade of Saudi Arabia