Iran Brokering Talks to Send Advanced Russian Missiles to Yemen's Houthis, Sources Say

September 24, 2024

Author: 

John Irish, Parisa Hafezi, and Jonathan Landay

Publication: 

Reuters

Related Country: 

  • Russia
  • Yemen

Iran has reportedly brokered secret talks between Russia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the potential transfer of advanced Russian anti-ship missiles to the rebel group. The system in question, called Yakhont (also known as P-800 Oniks), is a supersonic cruise missile that would enhance the Houthis' ability to strike ships in the Red Sea and pose a significant threat to U.S. and European warships in the region.