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U.S. Intercepts Iranian Weapons Intended for Houthis
(CENTCOM) The U.S. Coast Guard fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, boarded a vessel in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28 that originated in Iran and was bound for Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, CENTCOM announced Thursday. The boarding team discovered medium-range ballistic missile components, explosives, unmanned underwater/surface vehicle components, military-grade communication and network equipment, anti-tank guided missile launcher assemblies, and other military components. "This is yet another example of Iran's malign activity in the region," said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander. "Their continued supply of advanced conventional weapons to the Houthis is in direct violation of international law and continues to undermine the safety of international shipping and the free flow of commerce."