Iran responds to massive US weapons bust
Story by Amir Daftari • 4d
Iran has denied U.S. accusations that it is fueling the war in Yemen through arms transfers to Houthi rebels, following what U.S. officials called the largest-ever seizure of Iranian-made weapons bound for the group. Iran's foreign ministry dismissed the claim as "baseless."
Newsweek has reached out the Pentagon for comment.
Why It Matters
The allegation, announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), comes amid escalating Red Sea tensions after Houthi forces resumed deadly attacks on commercial shipping in what they say is support for Palestinians in Gaza.
The seized weapons shipment and renewed Houthi maritime attacks have deepened global concerns over Red Sea security, threatening vital trade routes just weeks after open conflict between Israel and Iran. As tensions spike, U.S. officials warn of growing threats to freedom of navigation, commercial flow, and regional stability—while the standoff sharpens Washington's broader push to isolate Tehran and curb its network of proxy forces across the Middle East.
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