Iran said looking to conduct attack in region through Yemeni proxy for sake of deniability
Iran has sent explosives-laden drones to its allied Houthi rebels in Yemen, Newsweek reported Wednesday.
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According to the report, Shahed-136 drones have been deployed in the northern province of al-Jawf in likely preparation for a possible attack.
The munitions have a range of between 2,000 and 2,200 kilometers, which puts a considerable number of targets within their reach, particularly Israel.
Experts told the outlet that Iran is likely planning to strike from the Houthi-controlled area in a bid to make the operation more deniable. Read more at i24