Russia’s military intelligence officers are reportedly working secretly in Yemen, helping the Iran-backed Houthi rebels target commercial ships in the Red Sea. This covert support is part of a larger strategy that might involve supplying advanced weaponry, though Russia has so far held back due to Saudi pressure. The Houthis, who have ramped up attacks on ships since the recent conflict in Gaza, are now receiving Russian assistance to improve their targeting and disrupt global shipping. This move adds another layer to the complex web of international tensions, with the potential to escalate conflicts in the region and challenge U.S. interests.

Russian Agents in Yemen

It seems that Russian military spies have been sent to Yemen to help a group called the Houthis, who are backed by Iran. These spies, part of a secretive Russian unit known as the GRU, are reportedly advising the Houthis on how to target commercial ships in the Red Sea.

A senior U.S. official, speaking privat...