Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), a coalition fighting against the Houthis, intercepted an Iranian arms shipment bound for the Houthis containing 750 tons of munitions and hardware, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on X/Twitter.
“Yemeni partners successfully intercepted a massive Iranian weapons shipment bound for the Houthis,” read the publication, and also shared that the seizure represents the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history.
“The NRF intercepted and seized over 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including hundreds of advanced cruise, anti-ship, and anti-aircraft missiles, warheads and seekers, components as well as hundreds of drone engines, air defense equipment, radar systems, and communications equipment”, they explained.
The NRF, led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, is one of the armed forces that fight alongside the internationally recognized government of Yemen and against the Houthi terrorist group.
“The actions of the NRF support the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) and are a direct reflection of their commitment to a safe Yemen, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden,” said the CENTCOM post.
Iran continues to destabilize Yemen and the Middle East
According to the NRF, the shipment was intended for use by the Iranian-backed Houthis. It contained clear Iranian-linked armament, with the manuals even being written in Farsi, and the manufacturer being affiliated with the Iranian Defense Ministry.
“We commend the legitimate government forces of Yemen who continue to interdict the flow of Iranian munitions bound for the Houthis,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM.
He also explained: “The interdiction of this massive Iranian shipment shows that Iran remains the most destabilizing actor in the region. Limiting the free flow of Iranian support to the Houthis is critical to regional security, stability, and freedom of navigation.”