Yemen, Iran trade Accusations About Houthi Rebels -- Voice of America
Yemen's government has confirmed reports its coast guard has seized an Iranian ship with arms it says were destined for Yemeni rebels. Iranian media counters the Yemeni government is using al-Qaida in its war against the Shi'ite rebels.
Yemen's Interior Ministry says it is questioning five Iranians found aboard a ship captured earlier this week off Yemen's western coast.
Local officials said weapons aboard the ship were destined for al-Houthi rebels, Zaidi Shi'ite followers of the late Malik al-Houthi who claim they are discriminated against in the majority-Sunni nation.
The rebels and Iran deny any ties.
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Yemen accuses Iranian 'religious institutions' of backing armed rebellion -- The Telegraph
Foreign Ministry rejects reports that Iranian cargo in Yemen carries weapons -- ISNA
Iran denies arms on board ship seized by Yemen -- Washington TV
Death sentences for Yemen fighters -- Al Jazeera
EU says concerned about situation in Yemen -- Reuters
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