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Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 15:34 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 20:05 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 13 · 20:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation

    Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in response to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport. The UN Security Council expressed concern over potential escalation, while the Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported intercepting Houthi missiles. Tensions have risen following the UAE's withdrawal from Yemen earlier this year.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 19:05 UTCFOX NEWS
    Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike

    The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen condemned Saudi Arabia for airstrikes on Sana'a airport, threatening retaliatory attacks and signaling a potential resumption of war. The Houthis, which control northern Yemen, accused Saudi Arabia of violating Yemen's sovereignty, while Iran condemned the strike as a breach of law.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 17:57 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s international airport

    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of conducting airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthis vowed retaliation, marking a significant escalation after a recent calm, while Yemen's government closed all airports and ordered evacuations following the attack.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 14:04 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Yemen's Houthis say Sanaa airport bombed

    Yemen's Houthis claim Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa International Airport, ending a de-escalation phase and vowing retaliation. They accuse Riyadh of violating the 2022 ceasefire agreement, while Saudi authorities have not commented. The Houthis also allege Saudi Arabia hindered a Red Cross aircraft at the airport.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 12:38 UTCWTOP DC
    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport

    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport, with the Yemeni government stating the strikes aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi delegation had attended the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and the rebels alleged Saudi Arabia ended a de-escalation phase with the attack.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 12:38 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport

    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport, while Yemen's government stated the strikes aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing after a Houthi delegation attended Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral. The Houthis said the plane rerouted to Hodeida Airport, and the Yemeni defense ministry warned of retaliation against the airstrikes.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 11:46 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Yemeni military targets Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing, defence ministry says

    Yemen's defense ministry stated that its armed forces targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi group, aligned with Iran, controls Sanaa, while the internationally recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia and Gulf states, operates from Aden.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 11:41 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Yemeni military target airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing

    Yemen’s defense ministry targeted Sanaa International Airport runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi group, controlling Sanaa, accused Saudi Arabia of the attack and vowed retaliation, while the Yemeni government, based in Aden, claimed responsibility.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 11:30 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Houthi rebels in Yemen say Sanaa International Airport is hit by Saudi strikes

    Houthi rebels in Yemen reported that Sanaa International Airport was struck by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes. The rebels attributed the attack to ongoing military operations in the region.

  • SECURITYJul 3 · 15:34 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Yemen's armed forces threaten Saudi targets over Iran flight to Sanaa

    Yemen's armed forces confronted Saudi warplanes attempting to block an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing at Sanaa International Airport. They warned of targeting Saudi airports and vital interests if airspace violations continue, stating flights between Sanaa and Tehran will persist despite 'possible consequences'.

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