Yemeni forces seize largest cache of Iranian advanced conventional weapons ever: CENTCOM
'Congratulations to the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, for the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history,' the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
According to CENTCOM, the NRF intercepted and seized more than 750 tons of munitions and hardware, including advanced cruise, anti-ship, and anti-aircraft missiles, drone engines, air defense equipment, radar systems, and more.
Yemeni Partners Successfully Interdict Massive Iranian Weapons Shipment Bound for the Houthis
Congratulations to the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, for the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history.
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— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 16, 2025
CENTCOM, citing the NRF, said manuals in Farsi were found as well as systems manufactured by a company affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Defense, which is sanctioned by the US.
CENTCOM chief Gen. Erik Kurilla hailed the unprecedented interception. 'The interdiction of this massive Iranian shipment shows that Iran remains the most destabilizing actor in the region,' Kurilla said. 'Limiting the free flow of Iranian support to the Houthis is critical to regional security, stability, and freedom of navigation,' he added.
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