Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories

Tehran, Iran – Strategic military victories in Yemen by the Tehran-allied Ansar Allah, also known as Houthis, have directed attention towards Iran’s role in the war against the internationally recognised Yemeni government.According to recent US media reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) helped direct an offensive in western Yemen that solidified Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait and the port city of Mocha.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Strait of Hormuz tensions linger as Iran and US move further from a deallist 2 of 4Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensionslist 3 of 4Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Straitlist 4 of 4Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will payend of listThe Houthis gains on the coast coincide with Iran’s disruptions of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Washington to lift its naval blockade, US media have reported in recent weeks.IRGC advisers worked with front-line commanders, assisted with communications and satellite-intelligence analysis, and promised ongoing military support to the Houthis, according to unnamed officials and ...