Security sources have revealed that the Houthi militia has decided to withdraw its leaders stationed outside Yemen. This decision was made during a security meeting held in the capital Sana’a, which has recently been targeted by Israeli strikes. The meeting recommended relocating leaders residing in Iran and Iraq to a third country before eventually returning them to Yemen, fearing potential attacks by Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency.

According to the sources, the militia advised its leaders to move to a regional country that has previously hosted political, economic, and security figures from the group, away from Israeli threats. Additionally, directives were issued to avoid using the open flight route between Sana’a and Jordan until further notice, as reported by Al-Ain News Agency.

Confidential Reports Discussed
During the meeting, the Houthis reviewed a classified internal report detailing the countries hosting their leaders and the likelihood of these individuals being targeted by Mossad. The report highlighted Israel’s potential retaliatory actions against the militia’s missile attacks.

Deadly Operations Feared
The sources noted that Houthi leaders remaining in Iran and Iraq face significant risks, as the militia anticipates precision operations by Mossad targeting these figures. Israel’s deep infiltration in Iran and its heightened intelligence activity in Iraq make it easier to track and eliminate these leaders.

A significant number of Houthi leaders have been residing in Iran for years, some permanently and others temporarily. These leaders are primarily responsible for coordinating technical support, training, and smuggling weapons from Iran to Yemen. Among the targeted figures identified by Israel is Mohammed Ahmed Al-Talbi, a senior official overseeing procurement and logistics, as well as arms smuggling operations.

Seeking New Safe Havens
Reports also indicate that in 2023, the Houthis had relocated their leaders from Lebanon and Syria to Iran and Iraq, following Israeli operations against Hezbollah’s senior figures. However, with Israel’s security breaches in Iran, the militia is now searching for new, safer locations to shelter its leadership