An Iranian Mahan Air flight landed in Sanaa, Yemen, carrying 200 injured individuals and a high-level delegation from the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah), according to an unverified report. The flight reportedly breached the Saudi-led air blockade on Houthi-controlled areas.
The Zioneer reported earlier Monday that an Iranian civilian plane had landed in Sanaa, breaching the Saudi-led air blockade. New details indicate the aircraft was a Mahan Air flight, and that it carried 200 injured individuals and a high-level delegation from the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) to Iran, according to an unverified report.
According to The Zioneer's initial report, which cited unverified sources, Saudi jets were scrambled to intercept the plane but were reportedly forced to turn back after Houthi air defenses were activated. The flight is seen as a significant escalation of Iran's direct involvement in Yemen, breaking the 11-year blockade.
The veracity of the latest report could not be independently confirmed. No official confirmation from Iran, the Houthis, or the Saudi-led coalition has been released. The development follows days of heightened tensions, including Houthi threats to strike Saudi airports if the blockade persists.
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