WSJ: Houthis Developing Advanced Missiles Using Chinese Components

Key Facts

1A Wall Street Journal report reveals Houthis are using Chinese-delivered parts to produce advanced medium-range ballistic missiles.

2The new missiles are based on Iran's Kheibar Shekan technology and have a range of up to 1,200 miles, reaching Saudi Arabia and Israel.

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that Houthi militants are using Chinese-delivered parts to produce advanced medium-range ballistic missiles. The report stated that this technological advancement aims to increase the threat posed by the group against regional targets following a state of open conflict with Saudi Arabia.

The new missiles are based on Iran's Kheibar Shekan technology and have a range of up to 1,200 miles, placing both Saudi Arabia and Israel within reach according to Conflict Armament Research. These developments come amid rising geopolitical risks that typically increase risk premiums in energy markets, particularly following strikes on Saudi airports and Aramco facilities.