Two regional officials told Reuters that the Houthis had met at least twice this year already in Tehran with Russians to discuss anti-ship missiles.
  • Iran is helping the Houthis try to secure Russian anti-ship missiles, Reuters reported.
  • These could improve their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and threaten US warships, an expert said.
  • Two officials said Houthis met Russians twice in Tehran this year, and more meetings are coming.

Iran is helping the Houthi rebels try to secure Russian anti-ship missiles, Reuters reported, citing three Western and regional sources.

Two regional officials aware of the talks said the Houthis and Russians have met at least twice this year in Tehran, where discussions to supply the missiles were underway.

They added that more meetings are expected in the coming weeks.

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    • RangerJosie@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Absolutely.

      But I was thinking more recent history. Like how the US is supplying advanced weaponry to Ukraine.

      Pointing out such hypocrisy is my favorite passtime nowadays. And whether it’s here, reddit. Twitter, etc. It always gets me downvotes. Kinda disappointing that so many people are still blinded by nationalism.

        • Count042@lemmy.mlEnglish
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          2 months ago

          Israel. Which is clear if you’ve read even one of their announcements of the blockade.

          And calling the leadership of Yemen Houthis is like calling any US person a Kennedy.

          • jimbolauski@lemm.eeEnglish
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            2 months ago

            What does attacking cargo ships, flagged from Barbados, crewed by Filipinos, owned in Liberia, operated out of Greece, originating from China, and destined to Jeddah and Aqaba have to do with Israel?