U.S. intelligence sources have revealed that the Houthis in Yemen are engaging in talks to provide advanced weapons to the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia. This potential deal could enable al-Shabaab to obtain weapons like drones and missiles. The discussions between the two groups suggest an interest in exchanging higher-grade systems beyond what is commonly trafficked in the Gulf of Aden smuggling network.
NEW | The Houthis and al Shabaab engaging in direct talks on weapons sales would indicate that the groups are interested in exchanging higher-grade systems not typically involved in the Gulf of Aden smuggling network, such as surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) or attack drones. 1/8 https://t.co/GSArClVp0Q https://t.co/K991XRiadR
NEW | @CNN reported that US intelligence discovered that the Houthis & al Shabaab have discussed a deal for the Houthis to sell weapons to al Shabaab. The two groups have indirect connections through regional illicit arms networks that would likely facilitate indirect talks. 1/6 https://t.co/wNsYIAw3My
US intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say (CNN) https://t.co/JEhJHRBjem
This article claims US intelligence suggests ongoing talks between the Houthis in Yemen and al-Shabab in Somalia regarding military assistance for al-Shabab. If true, the question arises: where would the Houthis obtain these weapons? There are two main possibilities: 1. Iran:…
U.S. intelligence has learned that Yemen's Houthis are in talks to provide weapons to the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia. This could allow al-Shabaab to acquire more advanced weapons like drones and missiles. Source: CNN https://t.co/ecTO0OurUg