The report said it is not entirely clear how the Houthis and Iranians work together, but stopping the threat to shipping requires more than shooting down incoming missiles and extends to disrupting intelligence and targeting systems.

Turkish judicial authorities decided to detain Liridon Rexhepi, who is suspected of involvement in espionage activities for the Israeli intelligence agency (Mossad), after his arrest on August 30, while another suspect was released on judicial supervision conditions and banned from leaving the country.