According to Reuters, citing four sources, Iran transferred several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leaders and military advisors, along with missile and drone-related equipment, to Yemen in July. The sources suggest this move aims to bolster the Houthi's capabilities in the Red Sea.
The transfer reportedly occurred on board a Mahan Air flight that departed Tehran on July 13, carrying between 10 and 21 IRGC members, including senior leaders.
The sources indicated that the plane was initially headed for Sanaa airport but was redirected to Hodeidah due to an attack on Sanaa airport.
One source told the agency that IRGC leaders went to Yemen to support Houthi operations and oversee their training on new missile systems, aiming to enhance their military capabilities.
No immediate comments were available from the Iranian Foreign Ministry or the Houthi group on the report, although Tehran has repeatedly denied supplying the Houthis with advanced missiles or military technologies.
The report follows the Houthis' recent claim on Wednesday that they targeted two Saudi oil tankers with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, justifying the attack by stating the tankers "violated the maritime blockade," amid ongoing military escalation in the Red Sea.
This report is based on what Reuters published according to informed sources, but independent verification of this information has not yet been possible.