Iran sending a "steady flow of weapons" to Houthi rebels، US says‏‏

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The United States told the United Nations on Monday that Iran is sending a "steady flow of weapons" to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

US deputy ambassador to the UN، Richard Mills، told the Security Council that such lethal external interference could only "fuel war and suffering" in Yemen، amid calls for the Iran-backed Houthis to negotiate an end to the conflict.

"Just 10 days ago، the United States intercepted a dhow carrying thousands of AK-47s from Iran to the Houthi militants، the third interdiction in recent months،" he said.

The UAE's deputy ambassador to the UN، Mohamed Abushahab، meanwhile expressed "deep concern" over continued breaches of the arms embargo and urged the Security Council to adopt measures to enforce it، the UAE website The National reported.

"We have recently seen a number of seized shipments in transit to the Houthis that contain weapons، ammunition and explosive materials،" Mr Abushahab said.

"These shipments have also included components of missiles and drones that can be used in launching cross-border attacks."

He warned that any aggression by the Houthis against neighbouring countries would be met with a "firm response by the Arab coalition".

The meeting came as UN special envoy for Yemen، Hans Grundberg، arrived in the capital Sanaa on Monday to push the Houthi militia for a truce renewal.

Appearing via video link، he told the council he had held "positive and constructive" discussions with the leadership in Sanaa، represented by Mahdi Al Mashat.