Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories

Recent military victories by the Houthis, allies of Tehran, in Yemen have drawn attention to Iran's possible role in the conflict. According to US media reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly assisted in leading an offensive in western Yemen, consolidating Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the port city of Mocha. Iranian authorities have denied direct involvement, emphasizing the Houthis' independence, and described their recent advances as a 'divine triumph'. President Pezeshkian also rejected any connection between Iran and Houthi actions in an interview.