Iran Sends Revolutionary Guards Commanders and Advanced Military Equipment to Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יוסי נכטיגל
First reported by Ynet · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
Iran sent senior Revolutionary Guards commanders, military advisors, and advanced missile and drone equipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels on July 13, aiming to strengthen their military capabilities amid rising regional tensions. The flight diverted to Hodeidah after an attack on Sanaa airport. Iran and the Houthis deny the military transfer claims, describing the flight as civilian in nature.
- 01Iran transferred senior Revolutionary Guards commanders and advanced military equipment to Yemen’s Houthis on July 13.
- 02The flight diverted to Hodeidah after Sanaa airport was attacked by Saudi-backed Yemeni forces.
- 03The transfer aims to enhance Houthi missile and drone capabilities threatening Red Sea shipping lanes.
- 04Iran also sent gold to finance Houthi operations alongside military hardware.
- 05The Houthis imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, ending a four-year ceasefire.
- 06Iran and the Houthis deny the military transfer, claiming the flight was civilian.
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