Houthi rebels in Yemen used satellite data provided by Russia to target and attack commercial ships in the Red Sea, according to The Wall Street Journal. Citing three unnamed sources, including two European defense officials, the report indicates the data was transferred via members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps embedded with the Houthis.
The Journal's findings suggest that after the October 7 attacks in Israel, there is increased support for the Houthis from Russia, highlighting the Kremlin's behind-the-scenes involvement in the ongoing violence in the Middle East.
Western intelligence noted that previously, the Kremlin had considered sending anti-ship missiles to the Houthis, with reports indicating facilitation through Iran, signaling a strategic alignment against US involvement in the region.
As tensions rise between Moscow and the West, the Kremlin has opposed US military actions in the Middle East, emphasizing its stance on supporting the Houthis amid increased naval presence from the US and UK.
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