Russia's Putin Set to Arm Houthi Rebels? Putin’s Gaza Move Raises Alarm in U.S and Israel| Watch

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Reports suggest Russia plans to arm Yemen's Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, potentially shifting Middle East power dynamics. This move could threaten Western interests, especially commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have increased attacks on vessels recently. Russia's closer ties with Iran and anti-Western alliances drive this cooperation. U.S. officials worry about escalating conflicts, particularly between Israel and Hezbollah, potentially deepening Iran-Russia military collaboration.

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00:00Russia is set to deliver arms and ammunition to Houthis.

00:07Media rumours, alerts, US and allies.

00:13Is Putin now serious about entering the Gaza war?

00:19The strategic landscape in the Middle East may potentially face a significant shift as

00:23sources now indicate that Russia is planning to arm Yemen�s Houthi rebels with advanced

00:28anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles.

00:31This development, if realised, can dramatically alter the balance of power in the region and

00:36pose new challenges for the Western interest, particularly in safeguarding the commercial

00:40shipping routes in the Red Sea and surrounding waters.

00:43The Houthi movement, aligned with Iran, has been increasingly asserting its control over

00:49the Red Sea in recent months, launching attack on commercial vessels and Western military

00:54ships.

00:55These actions have largely been viewed as a response to the ongoing conflict between

00:59Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which began following Hamas� October 7 attack on Israel.

01:05The potential introduction of advanced Russian weaponry into the volatile mix raises the

01:10stakes considerably.

01:11Moscow�s growing closeness with Iran and its search for new anti-Western allies have

01:17led to increased cooperation with the Houthis.

01:19This alignment is part of broader geopolitical strategy that sees Russia seeking to expand

01:24its influence in regions where Western power is being challenged.

01:28The provision of sophisticated anti-ship missile to the Houthis will represent a significant

01:32escalation in this strategy.

01:34The Houthis have already demonstrated considerable military capabilities, reportedly possessing

01:39Russian-made P-800 Onik supersonic anti-cruise ship missile acquiring through Syria and Hezbollah.

01:47Unconfirmed reports now even suggest that group is possibly developing its own hypersonic

01:52missile technology.

01:53The addition of anti-ship ballistic cruise missile from Russia will substantially enhance

01:58their offensive capabilities, presenting a formidable threat to maritime traffic in critical

02:02waterways.

02:04This potential arm transfer has raised alarm among Western powers who are already struggling

02:09to protect their interests in the region.

02:11The situation is further complicated by the possibility of an escalation in the conflict

02:15between Israel and Hezbollah, which can deepen the military collaboration between Iran and

02:20Russia indirectly bolstering the Houthis' position.

02:23US defence and intelligence officials are already concerned about the potential Israeli

02:28invasion of Lebanon and now these reports are also coming in.

02:32Such a move will surely galvanize Iran's regional allies and solidify Tehran's military cooperation

02:37with Moscow.

02:38The intelligence suggesting Russia's consideration of increased support for Iran's axis of resistance

02:44adds another layer of complexity to an already intricate situation.

02:49The potential provision of anti-ship cruise missile to the Houthis by Russia, as reported

02:53by a senior US official to Middle East Times, marks a significant escalation in the on-wing

02:58power struggle in the region.

03:00If realized, this move will not only enhance the Houthis' military prowess but also signal

03:06a deeper Russian involvement in the Middle Eastern affairs.

Russia's Putin Set to Arm Houthi Rebels? Putin’s Gaza Move Raises Alarm in U.S and Israel| Watch

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