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**Headline: Yemeni Forces Claim Seizure of Massive Iranian Arms Shipment Bound for Houthi Rebels**
**DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -** Fighters allied to Yemen’s exiled government announced on Wednesday they intercepted a significant shipment of Iranian weaponry, estimated at 750 tonnes, allegedly destined for the Houthi rebels. This marks the first major seizure conducted by the National Resistance Force, aligned with Tariq Saleh, and comes amidst the ongoing decade-long conflict in Yemen.
The seized cache reportedly includes anti-ship missiles, similar to those used in recent Houthi attacks that resulted in ship sinkings and casualties in the Red Sea, as well as Iranian-made Type 358 anti-aircraft missiles. The Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for downing 26 U.S. MQ-9 drones over the past decade of Yemen’s war, potentially using these missiles. Drone components, warheads, and other weapons were also reportedly seized.
A video released by the National Resistance Force purportedly displays the captured weaponry. While the Houthis and Iran have yet to acknowledge the seizure, Iran has consistently denied arming the rebels despite evidence of Iranian-manufactured weapons being found in Yemen.
The Houthi rebels have controlled Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, since 2014, prompting intervention from a Saudi-led coalition supporting the exiled government. The conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, pushing Yemen to the brink of famine and claiming the lives of over 150,000 people.
The National Resistance Force plans to release a detailed statement in the coming hours. The interception of this arms shipment highlights the continued involvement of external actors in the Yemeni conflict and the ongoing challenges to achieving a lasting peace.
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