CENTCOM Praises Yemeni Allies Who Interdicted Iran’s Weapons Bound For Houthis

According to US Central Command (CEMTCOM), Yemeni forces opposed to the anti-American Houthis, who are a proxy for Iran, successfully interdicted a massive Iranian weapons shipment bound for the Houthis.

Reports in 2024 indicated that Iran was reportedly acting as a go-between for the Houthis and Russia in order for the Russians to send anti-ship missiles to the Houthis. “Russia is negotiating with the Houthis for the transfer of Yakhont supersonic anti-ship missiles,” an intelligence source told Reuters. “The Iranians are brokering the talks but do not want to have their signature over it.”

In May of this year, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Iran against providing “lethal support” to the Houthis. “We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis,” Hegseth posted on X. “We know exactly what you are doing. You know very well what the U.S. Military is capable of — and you were warned. You will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing.”

“Congratulations to the Yemeni National Resistance  Forces (NRF), led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, for the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history,” CENTCOM wrote on X. “The NRF intercepted and seized over 750 tons of  munitions and hardware to include 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.”

“According to the NRF,  there were manuals in Farsi and many of the systems were manufactured by  a company affiliated with the Iranian Ministry of Defense that is sanctioned by the United States. The illegal shipment  was intended for use by the Iranian-backed Houthis,” CENTCOM continued.

Yemeni Partners Successfully Interdict Massive Iranian Weapons Shipment Bound for the Houthis

Congratulations to the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, for the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history.

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— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 16, 2025

“We commend the legitimate government  forces of Yemen who continue to interdict the flow of Iranian munitions  bound for the Houthis,” Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, declared. “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 critic to regional security, stability, and freedom of navigation.”