Riyadh vows no Hezbollah in Yemen

Iran involvement in Yemen war is evident, says Saudi diplomat

Saudi Arabia, which is leading an Arab military coalition in Yemen against Al Houthis, has vowed not to allow the Iran-allied militia to emerge as the country’s replica of Lebanese militant Hezbollah movement.

“Among the much ignored realities in Yemen is not only the direct assistance the Al Houthi militia receives from the Iranian regime, but also the existence of Hezbollah commanders on the ground,” Saudi Ambassador to US Khalid Bin Salman tweeted.

“A previous raid on an Al Houthi site by Arab Coalition Special Forces uncovered a cache of evidence against Al Houthis, revealed a Hezbollah operative training, advising them on asymmetric warfare, and showed background portrait of Iran “Supreme Leader” on Militia’s computer,” Khalid added in a string of tweets.

Iran’s proxies

“Their presence in Yemen confirms the Iranian regime has subcontracted the Al Houthi militia to another one of its proxies; Hezbollah. It proves the regime’s proxies work in tandem to undermine regional stability,” he said.

The Saudi diplomat said that the evidence confirms “ideological and military” links between Al Houthis, Hezbollah and Iran.

“The kingdom will not allow Al Houthis to be another Hezbollah, for this is what the Iranian regime is seeking,” he added.