In a shocking revelation, a news agency linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that Tehran provided ballistic missile technology to the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Tasnim News Agency reported on May 29 that Iran transferred its first anti-ship ballistic missile, named “Ghadir,” to the Houthi group Ansarullah.
The report boasted about the regime’s missile capabilities, stating, “The Ghadir missile has become the first Iranian anti-ship ballistic missile. Years have passed since its creation, and now this achievement by martyr Tehrani Moghaddam is in the hands of Yemeni fighters.” Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, a commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, was a key figure in Iran’s ballistic missile program before his death in 2011.
This disclosure comes at a time of increased scrutiny of Tehran’s involvement in regional conflicts and alleged support for the Houthis. Despite denials from the Iranian regime, the transfer of missile technology to the Houthis raises concerns about Iran’s role in escalating tensions in the region.
The United Nations previously reported that Houthi forces possessed ballistic missiles and drones resembling Iranian-made weapons. Recent incidents involving the interception of Iranian arms shipments bound for Yemen have further fueled suspicions of Iran’s support for the rebels.
The U.S. Central Command revealed that Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea, targeting commercial vessels. These attacks have disrupted shipping routes and forced costly diversions. The U.S. and UK have taken measures to counter the Houthi threats, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.