Yemen's Houthi-led government said Saudi Arabia bears sole responsibility for the strike on Sanaa International Airport and will face severe consequences. Iran backed the Houthi position, warning that if the war expands, 'the flames of war will affect all countries in the region.'
Iran's warning of regional war, issued at 17:00 Jerusalem, marks a sharp escalation in the crisis triggered by the Saudi strike on Sanaa International Airport. Tehran backed the Houthi position and threatened that 'the flames of war will affect all countries in the region' if the conflict expands — a direct challenge to Saudi Arabia and its allies.
At 14:42 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published a rapid series of updates on the airport attack. The thread began with a Houthi spokesman's accusation and threat, followed by a formal accusation from Houthi officials, confirmation from sources, footage of the strike's aftermath and initial moments, and reports that Saudi Arabia had destroyed the runways. The Houthis then released an image declaring 'The response is coming.' The corroboration evolved from a single claim to multiple sources and visual evidence within minutes.
This escalation follows warnings from the Houthi foreign ministry, as The Zioneer reported on July 12, that disrupting Sanaa airport would have consequences. On July 3, the Houthi military spokesman threatened Saudi airports if the blockade continued. The current crisis began with a dispute over an Iranian civilian plane carrying a Houthi delegation.
No independent confirmation of the strike's cause or the Houthi and Iranian claims is available. Saudi Arabia has not responded to the latest threats. The extent of damage to the airport and its operational status remain unclear.
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