US military says it seized Iranian weapons bound for Yemen’s Houthis

The US Central Command said in a statement on Tuesday that it seized Iranian advanced conventional weapons bound for Yemen’s Houthis on January 11.

CENTCOM Navy forces seized the weapons from a dhow near the coast of Somalia in international waters of the Arabian Sea, according to a statement.

During the operation, which was carried out by Navy SEALs who were supported by helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, “Iranian-made ballistic missile and cruise missiles components” CENTCOM said.