A covert weapons-smuggling network involving Iranian and Belarusian operatives has reportedly been uncovered, shedding new light on an international supply chain that continues to funnel arms to the Houthi terrorists in Yemen.
According to regional security researchers and investigative reports, the network transferred weapons and military technology into Houthi-controlled areas in violation of the global arms embargo. The operation allegedly relied on forged shipping documents, dual-use cargo, and indirect routes through third countries to conceal both origin and destination.
Assessments indicate that Belarusian actors provided logistical support and components, while Iranian operatives coordinated the transfers via land and sea routes stretching from the Gulf to the Red Sea.
The revelation comes amid growing international criticism of Iran’s role in arming the Houthis, who have escalated attacks with missiles and drones across Yemen and the Red Sea. A report by the Yemen-to-Gulf of Aden Center recently confirmed that Iranian weapons continue reaching Houthi forces despite UN sanctions, often through complex smuggling corridors using regional intermediaries.