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US Accuses Iran of Providing Lethal Support to Houthis in Yemen
A US envoy accused Iran of providing 'significant' and 'lethal' support to Yemen's Houthis, escalating tensions in the region. The accusation comes amid ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Houthis have been fighting Saudi-led coalition forces. The US claims Iran's involvement threatens regional stability.
The US envoy, speaking to Al Jazeera and Reuters, stated that Iran has provided 'lethal' support to the Houthis, including weapons and military assistance. The accusation aligns with broader US concerns about Iran's regional influence. The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Saudi Arabia and its allies since 2015. The US has previously accused Iran of supporting the Houthis, but Tehran has denied these claims, calling them 'baseless' and 'unjustified.'
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IndependentAl JazeeraApr 21, 11:00 AM
Iran giving Houthis ‘significant’ and ‘lethal’ support: US envoy - Al JazeeraWireReutersApr 21, 11:00 AM
Iran provides Yemen's Houthis 'lethal' support, U.S. official says - Reuters