Yemen government strikes Sanaa airport as tensions with Houthis and Iran escalate

Yemen's internationally recognized government said its forces struck Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, while Houthi officials accused Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes.

• Yemen's Defense Ministry said it targeted the airport runway to stop an Iranian plane from landing.
• Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned the attack "will not go unanswered or unpunished."
• Houthi officials accused Saudi Arabia of staging airstrikes on the airport, without providing evidence.
• Yemen's information minister said Houthis detained a Red Cross aircraft at Sanaa airport and its pilot.

Latest developments

• Saudi Arabia announced its air defenses intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles toward the southern region.
• The Houthis acknowledged targeting Abha International Airport and warned airlines against flying over Saudi airspace.
• Two Yemenia Airways passenger planes diverted to Djibouti, while an Iranian Mahan Air flight carrying a Houthi delegation landed at Hodeidah.