Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Iran Sends IRGC Commanders and Military Gear to Yemen
Iran sent a plane to Yemen with military experts and equipment to help the Houthi group.
The plane was supposed to land in the capital, Sanaa, but had to go to another city, Hodeidah, because the airport was attacked.
The Houthis say the plane only had civilians, but other sources say it had military people and weapons.
The Houthis then announced a blockade against Saudi Arabia, which had attacked their airport.
This is part of a long conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
Iran says it didn't send military help, but others say it did.
The Houthis say they make their own weapons.
Iran sent IRGC commanders and military equipment to Yemen on July 13.
The flight was diverted to Hodeidah after Sanaa airport was attacked.
The Houthis deny the presence of military personnel, claiming all passengers were civilians.
The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in response to the airport attack.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government confirmed the transfers, citing intelligence.
- Who
- Iranian IRGC commanders, Houthi officials, Saudi-backed Yemeni government, regional security analysts
- What
- Transfer of IRGC personnel and military equipment to Yemen
- When
- July 13
- Where
- From Tehran to Yemen, diverted to Hodeidah
- Why
- To strengthen Houthi capabilities and threaten Red Sea shipping
Iran and Houthi Officials
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government and Regional Analysts
Nature of the Flight
Iran and Houthi Officials
The flight carried only civilians and was intended to transport a Houthi delegation and medical patients back to Yemen.
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government and Regional Analysts
The flight carried IRGC commanders, military advisers, missile and drone components, and gold to fund Houthi activities.
Military Support
Iran and Houthi Officials
The Houthis deny being an Iranian proxy and claim to develop their own weapons.
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government and Regional Analysts
Iran is providing military support to the Houthis, including training on new missile systems and strengthening their capabilities to threaten Red Sea shipping.
- Date of Flight
- July 13
- Number of IRGC Personnel
- Between 10 and 21
- Destination
- Originally Sanaa, diverted to Hodeidah
- Cargo
- Missile and drone components, military advisers, gold
- Houthi Response
- Naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Response
- Attacked Sanaa airport