Iran Helping Houthis Upgrade Missiles to Threaten Civilian Airspace, Yemen Says

The Yemeni government has formally accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of providing technical support to Houthi forces to upgrade their missile capabilities. According to reports from the Arab Times Kuwait, officials in Aden claim that Iranian experts are assisting the Houthis in modifying existing weapon systems into more precise guided missiles, posing an increased threat to civilian airspace in the region.

This accusation comes amid a long-standing conflict in Yemen, where the government and its allies have frequently alleged that Iran provides both logistical and material support to the Houthi movement. The Yemeni authorities suggest that these technical upgrades represent a significant escalation in the sophistication of the weaponry being deployed against government-held territories and surrounding areas.

While the Houthis have consistently denied receiving direct military assistance from Tehran, the international community has closely monitored the flow of arms into the region. The claim highlights the ongoing tensions regarding foreign involvement in the Yemeni civil war and the potential impact on regional security. As of now, there has been no independent verification of the specific technical upgrades mentioned by the Yemeni government, and the situation remains a point of contention in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.