The Economic Times

Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are currently mentoring Houthi forces along Yemen's Red Sea coastline, reinforcing their strategic control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Last week, Iran encouraged the Houthis to intensify their assaults on Saudi Arabia while Riyadh continues to concentrate its military efforts on northern fronts. Consequently, the overall military landscape in Yemen presents significant challenges in assessment.