Saudi Arabia intercepts six ballistic missiles fired from Yemen, Tehran denies any control over Houthis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Houthis are "responsible for their own actions."
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired from Yemen, according to reports Thursday, while Tehran denied dictating the conduct of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Houthis were "responsible for their own actions" and "do not take orders" from Iran, while acknowledging that contacts exist between Tehran and the Yemeni movement.
A region under tension
The missile launches from Yemen come amid persistent tensions in the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, where the Houthis have stepped up attacks on regional targets and commercial shipping in recent years. The interception by Saudi defenses illustrates the continued vigilance maintained by Riyadh in the face of these repeated threats.
Masoud Pezeshkian's statements aim to distinguish Tehran's official position from that of the Houthis, while acknowledging ties between the two sides. This nuance comes as Iran is regularly accused by Western and regional governments of providing material and logistical support to the movement.
Precise details on the exact origin of the launches and on any casualties or damage were not specified in the information available at this stage.
Sources
- L’Arabie saoudite intercepte six missiles balistiques tirés depuis le Yémen ; Téhéran nie dicter aux houthistes leur conduite — Le Monde — Une
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