Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly denied allegations that Iran supplied hypersonic ballistic missile technology to Yemen’s Houthis. During his first news conference since assuming office in late July, Pezeshkian stated that Iran does not possess the type of missile the Houthis used in their recent attack on Israel. He asserted that the missile claimed by the Houthis to be hypersonic is not part of Iran’s arsenal.
On Sunday, the Houthis launched a missile they described as hypersonic, which struck central Israel. This has prompted speculation about Iran’s involvement due to its known missile capabilities. Pezeshkian clarified that while Iran does have variants of hypersonic missiles, the specific technology used in the Houthi attack is not among them.
Despite this, Pezeshkian expressed solidarity with the Houthis, highlighting Iran’s coordination with them and their shared stance against Israel. He condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing it of genocide and the deliberate killing of civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
The President criticized the international community for its inaction in halting what he described as ongoing atrocities. Pezeshkian’s comments underscore Iran’s support for the Houthis and its strong opposition to Israel, framing the conflict as a broader struggle against perceived injustice.
Pezeshkian’s statements come at a time of heightened tensions and scrutiny of Iran’s regional influence. His denial of missile supply allegations seeks to address and deflect concerns about Iran’s direct involvement in the missile technology used by the Houthis.
Overall, Pezeshkian’s news conference highlighted Iran’s geopolitical stance, its denial of specific allegations, and its condemnation of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
