Iran’s Top Commander: Shi’ite Takeover in Yemen Proves ‘Islamic Revolution’ is Spreading

Amid reports that the Shi’ite militia now claiming to control Yemen had taken possession of U.S. Embassy vehicles and U.S. Marines’ firearms, Iran’s top general declared Wednesday that developments in the troubled Gulf state were evidence of the spread of the “Islamic revolution” throughout the region.

 

The U.S., Britain, France and Germany have closed their embassies and evacuated staff, and State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki confirmed Wednesday the administration was looking into the “obviously unacceptable” seizure of vehicles and equipment.

 

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