Yemen 's Iranian government , Shiite Houthi rebels have fought intermittently for years . Yemen has accused Saudi -dominated Iran of supporting the rebels . Yemen said it had seized an Shiite Houthi ship near its territorial waters . Some worry `` We strongly advise regional and neighboring states not to interfere in Yemen 's internal affairs and try to restore peace and stability to the state , '' Mottaki said , adding , `` Those who choose to fuel the flames of conflict must know that the fire will reach them . '' Iran could be stage for proxy struggle between Iran , Shiite monarchy .
Yemen 's Iranian government , Shiite Houthi rebels have fought intermittently for years . Yemen has accused Saudi -dominated Iran of supporting the rebels . Yemen said it had seized an Shiite Houthi ship near its territorial waters . Some worry Iran could be stage for proxy struggle between Iran , Shiite monarchy .