# Houthis use Iranian-made Dehlavieh anti-tank missiles against PLC vehicles on Yemen frontline

*Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:06 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-09-23T22:06:18.237Z (2h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 7/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Ansar Allah (Houthis) used Iranian-made Dehlavieh anti-tank guided missiles to strike multiple military vehicles operated by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council forces on a frontline, according to recent footage. The use of this Kornet-derived system shows how the war is serving as a test bed for Iran-linked precision weapons.

New battlefield footage from Yemen shows Ansar Allah fighters employing Iranian-designed anti‑tank missiles against forces loyal to the country’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), underscoring how advanced weapons are now embedded in the conflict.

The clips depict Houthi units hitting multiple PLC military vehicles with what weapons specialists identify as 9M133‑1 “Dehlavieh” anti‑tank guided missiles. The Dehlavieh is widely regarded as an Iranian‑produced clone of Russia’s Kornet‑E system, a laser‑guided missile capable of destroying modern armor and fortified positions at standoff ranges.

The engagements follow a familiar pattern: a missile launched from a concealed position, riding a laser beam toward its target, then a fireball as it strikes a vehicle. While Dehlavieh launchers and rounds have appeared in Houthi hands before, documented use against several targets in one sector suggests these systems are now a routine part of the group’s frontline toolkit.

For fighters on both sides, the spread of long‑range, tandem‑warhead anti‑tank missiles changes basic tactics. Armored vehicles and mine‑resistant trucks that once offered relative safety in open terrain are more exposed. Crews have to rely more heavily on terrain, improvised screens and reconnaissance to avoid missile teams that can engage from beyond visual range.

The human impact is direct. A successful Dehlavieh hit is usually devastating for those inside a vehicle, and even near misses add to the psychological strain of operating in open areas where a hidden team with a guided missile can strike without warning.

Strategically, the presence of Iranian‑origin systems such as the Dehlavieh links Yemen’s war to a wider regional contest. Support to the Houthis gives Tehran a way to pressure rivals and field‑test equipment while keeping distance from specific battlefield decisions. Each confirmed use of Iranian‑branded hardware—whether anti‑tank missiles or other systems—feeds into how Gulf states and Western militaries judge the spread and performance of Iran’s designs.

The ground war in Yemen may seem distant from commercial shipping and naval patrols, yet the same routes that bring Dehlavieh missiles inland also move components for drones and missiles that have threatened Red Sea traffic. A conflict that rewards Houthi adaptation on land can, over time, reinforce their confidence in testing new tools at sea.

Yemen’s front lines are not static. They have become a live laboratory where Iran‑linked groups refine weapons and tactics that can later be applied beyond the country’s borders.

Key developments to watch include whether Dehlavieh and similar systems appear in greater numbers on other fronts, how PLC forces adjust their use of armor and seek countermeasures, and whether external actors step up efforts to intercept weapons flows into Yemen. Those trends will show whether this latest wave of anti‑tank missile use represents a marginal increase in lethality or the start of a broader shift in how the war is fought.