Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned all airlines against flying over Saudi airspace until the Saudi-American blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted, according to the Houthi-affiliated Abu Ali Express. Separately, Saudi Arabia reportedly struck Houthi-controlled areas in Saada province overnight, the area from which missiles were apparently launched at the Saudi Abha airport.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree issued a warning Tuesday morning, calling on all commercial airlines to avoid Saudi airspace until a Saudi-American blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted. The statement was circulated by the Houthi-affiliated Abu Ali Express channel.
As The Zioneer reported earlier, the Houthis have threatened Saudi airports repeatedly in recent days. Pro-Iranian channels published footage on Tuesday of damage at an unnamed Saudi airport following a Houthi strike overnight. Saudi fighter jets were reported patrolling over Sanaa on Tuesday morning, though no engagement or further strikes were immediately confirmed.
Overnight, Saudi Arabia reportedly struck Houthi-controlled areas in Saada province, believed to be the launch point for missiles fired at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. The extent of the strikes and any casualties have not been reported. The warning is the latest in an escalating cycle between Riyadh and the Houthi movement, which has threatened to target Saudi airports if the blockade of Sanaa's airport is not lifted.
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