Iran appears to be rearming Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Hezbollah, despite being significantly weakened by its recent war with Israel.

A major shipment of Iranian-made missiles, drone components, and other military equipment destined for the Houthis was intercepted this week by Yemen’s internationally recognised government.

The seizure, described by US officials as one of the largest ever, has raised fresh concerns that Tehran is pushing ahead with efforts to reinforce its militant allies and destabilise the region despite its diminished position.

US Central Command said the Houthi-bound shipment contained 750 tonnes of weaponry, including cruise missiles, anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, warheads and drone engines, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The weapons were hidden aboard a traditional sailing vessel, or dhow, concealed beneath a cargo of air conditioners.