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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IRGC Presence and Influence in Yemen

Nov 09, 2026 11:09 AM CT Yemen IRGC, Houthis, Yemen, Proxy Warfare, Iran

Summary

The article highlights the operational presence of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Yemen. This underscores the continued proxy linkage between Tehran and the Houthis, maintaining a strategic front against Israel and US interests in the region.

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Iran’s IRGC in Yemen    Al Arabiya English

Sources (1)

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Maintains IRGC presence in Yemen to support proxy forces.

Houthis NEUTRAL

Operates under Iranian influence in Yemen.

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