Unconfirmed. In 2025, Yemen was reported to be pursuing Widespread arms smuggling despite UN embargo; Houthis developing… from Iran (alleged; denied). Status: rumored. Reported by Reuters, 2026-09-17: 'How Yemen's Houthis went from a…. The documented package: Widespread arms smuggling (drone control devices, engines, missile components) despite UN embargo; Houthis developing missile/drone tech via technical assistance and domestic manufacturing from…
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Item | Widespread arms smuggling (drone control devices, engines, missile components) despite UN embargo; Houthis developing missile/drone tech via technical assistance and domestic manufacturing |
| Quantity | — |
| Supplier | Iran (alleged; denied) |
| Value | — |
| Status | rumored |
| Source | Reuters, 2026-09-17: 'How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat' — cites 2025 UN panel of experts report and IISS 2025 assessment (Houthis dependent on Iran for key technologies) |
