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
- StrongLebanese Health Ministry: 4,301 killed, 12,199 wounded since March 2
- StrongFootage released Monday shows Saudi airstrike on Sanaa airport
- DevelopingSirens sound in Saudi Arabia; US official says Washington was not involved in Israeli strikes on Iran
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia warns its citizens of an expected Iranian attack
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