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Iran Flies Revolutionary Guards Commanders to Yemen, Escalating Saudi-Houthi Conflict
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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago
What happened
Iran covertly transported senior Revolutionary Guards commanders and military equipment to Yemen on July 13, breaking the Saudi air blockade and escalating the conflict. Following their arrival, the Houthis attacked a Saudi oil tanker in Bab al-Mandab Strait, signaling increased Iranian involvement in the Yemen conflict.
- 01Iran flew senior Revolutionary Guards commanders and military equipment to Yemen on July 13.
- 02The flight broke the Saudi-enforced air blockade on Houthi-controlled Yemen.
- 03Saudi jets bombed Sana'a airport but failed to prevent the plane's landing in Hudaydah.
- 04Between 10 and 21 IRGC members, including senior commanders, were on the flight.
- 05Tehran instructed Houthis to prepare for a blockade of Bab al-Mandab Strait days after the flight.
- 06Houthis attacked a Saudi oil tanker in Bab al-Mandab, escalating the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
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