Yemeni government renews accusations against Iran of arming Houthis and managing operations
According to Al Jazeera, the Yemeni government renewed its accusations against Iran on Sunday, November 9, 2026, alleging that Tehran has expanded its military interference beyond arming and training the Houthis to participating in the planning and management of military operations. The Yemeni Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt its support for the group and withdraw its experts from Yemen. The ministry condemned a recent statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry regarding civilian casualties in Yemen, describing it as containing misleading claims that provide political and media cover for the Houthis. The Yemeni government had previously announced the presence of 21 foreign experts working with the Houthis, including 14 from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and 7 from Lebanon's Hezbollah, tasked with command, control, and operational management. In response, Iranian officials and Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei had previously denied the presence of military advisors in Yemen, emphasizing that the Yemeni people possess the capability to defend themselves. Both the Houthis and Iran have also denied allegations of direct operational direction.