Yemen Accuses Iran Of Backing Armed Rebellion

Yemeni troops take position allegedly during clashes
with Shiite rebels in Saada province. Photo AFP


Yemen, Iran trade Accusations About Houthi Rebels -- Voice of America
Yemen's government has confirmed reports its coast guard has seized an Iranian ship with arms it says were destined for Yemeni rebels. Iranian media counters the Yemeni government is using al-Qaida in its war against the Shi'ite rebels.

Yemen's Interior Ministry says it is questioning five Iranians found aboard a ship captured earlier this week off Yemen's western coast.

Local officials said weapons aboard the ship were destined for al-Houthi rebels, Zaidi Shi'ite followers of the late Malik al-Houthi who claim they are discriminated against in the majority-Sunni nation.

The rebels and Iran deny any ties.

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More News On Yemen's Civil War

Yemen seizes boat off coast, arrests 5 Iranians -- AP
Yemen seizes five Iranians on arms-loaded boat -- AFP
Yemen seizes weapons vessel with Iranian crewBoatload of Iranian arms seized off Yemen: reports -- Reuters
Yemen accuses Iranian 'religious institutions' of backing armed rebellion -- The Telegraph

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