The Iranian plane that was scheduled to land at Sanaa International Airport, triggering Saudi airstrikes, eventually landed in the Houthi-controlled city of Hodeidah, according to Iranian reports. The diversion follows Saudi strikes that targeted the Sanaa airport.
Earlier today, an Iranian plane was reported to have landed at Sanaa airport, triggering Saudi airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled airport. Now, Iranian reports indicate the plane ultimately diverted to Hodeidah, also under Houthi control. The Saudi strikes were reportedly in response to the attempted landing, which was seen as a breach of the Saudi-led air blockade. The plane's final destination remains unclear, and the reports have not been independently verified. The Houthis have not yet commented on the landing.
2 developments
- ConfirmedIranian plane that landed in Hodeidah departs back, report says
- DevelopingSaudi airports suspend flights after attack from Yemen, Iranian media report
- StrongPro-Iranian channels publish footage of Houthi strike on Saudi airport
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport ahead of Iranian plane landing
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