Houthis allegedly turn Iranian air defence systems into loitering missiles
Yemen's government alleges that Iran-backed Houthis have modified Iranian air defence systems into loitering cruise missiles with IRGC assistance. The weapons reportedly use heat-tracking technology and could pose risks to civilian aviation, Red Sea shipping, and Saudi air routes. Experts say direct evidence of the alleged modification remains inconclusive, while the reported capability could create a new security challenge in the region.
