Houthi delegates have arrived in Tehran to attend the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a single source. The delegation chanted 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' upon arrival.
A Houthi delegation has arrived in Tehran for the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a single source. The representatives were seen chanting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" upon their arrival, reflecting the anti-Western and anti-Israeli rhetoric that has dominated the funeral ceremonies over recent days.
The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are an Iran-aligned armed movement that controls much of Yemen. Their attendance at the funeral comes amid reports that Iran sought to use the event to deepen ties with the group, including facilitating direct flights between Tehran and Sanaa, which could enable weapons transfers. The Zioneer previously reported on Iranian efforts to bar Houthi leaders from the funeral, which reportedly failed.
The presence of the Houthi delegation underscores the broad regional mobilization around Khamenei's funeral, which has drawn representatives from across the Middle East, including Hamas, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The event has been marked by hardline rhetoric, including calls for revenge against the United States and Israel. The development is based on a single source and remains unverified by additional outlets.
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