US Coast Guard Seizes Shipment of Suspected Iranian Weapons Parts Believed to Be for Yemen’s Houthis

Published on February 15, 2024

The U.S. Coast Guard recently intercepted a shipment of weapon components in the Arabian Sea that they believe were heading from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147) conducted a boarding action against a suspicious vessel in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) first announced the maritime raid on Feb. 15. The Coast Guard Cutter’s crew, which has been attached to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, reportedly discovered more than 200 packages aboard the suspicious vessel. Among the packages were explosive compounds as well as components for medium-range ballistic missiles and unmanned underwater/surface vehicles. The packages also included military-grade communication and network equipment and assemblies for anti-tank guided missile launchers, among other military components....

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