The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement Monday evening denying any involvement in the fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. The IRGC said it cannot control a sovereign state like Yemen, dismissing Saudi claims as 'disconnected.'
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday evening denied any connection to the ongoing fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. In a statement cited by Telegram channels, the IRGC said it "cannot control a sovereign state like Yemen and its leaders," and dismissed Saudi statements as "disconnected."
The denial comes amid a wider backdrop of IRGC threats against the United States and its regional allies. Over the past several weeks, the IRGC has claimed responsibility for strikes on bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and has warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The IRGC has also threatened Israel with "destructive space missiles." The Monday statement appears aimed at pushing back against Saudi accusations of Iranian involvement in the Yemen conflict, though the IRGC has historically backed the Houthis with weapons and training.
- DevelopingHouthis claim joint retaliation with Iran's IRGC against Israel being prepared
- DevelopingUnverified reports of heavy clashes between Houthis and Saudi-aligned forces in southern Yemen
- DevelopingIRGC rejects all ceasefire proposals via mediators, says Tehran will not give up Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIRGC denies issuing any threat to fire at Israel
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