Man convicted in Houthi weapons smuggling plot tied to deadly Navy SEAL raid

Man convicted in Houthi weapons smuggling plot tied to deadly Navy SEAL raid

Muhammad Pahlawan, 49, was found guilty by a federal jury in Virginia for his role in a scheme to smuggle Iranian-made weapons to Houthi militants in Yemen, including those found during a shipboard raid that resulted in the deaths of two Navy SEALs.

Captain Convicted In US For Smuggling Iranian Weapons To Houthis

A search of the vessel led to the discovery of Iranian-made weapons, including ballistic missile parts, anti-ship cruise missile components, and a warhead.

Captain convicted of charges related to smuggling weapons to Houthis

US federal jury finds Muhammad Pahlawan guilty in case that opened window to Iranian smuggling network