Saudi airstrikes struck Sanaa International Airport tonight, reportedly aiming to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi movement responded by launching missiles at Abha airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, according to a single report.
Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday evening, the latest in a series of strikes targeting the airport this month. The strikes were reportedly aimed at preventing an Iranian aircraft from landing. The Houthi movement, which controls the capital, responded by launching missiles at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia's Asir province.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the escalating air campaign between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis. On July 16, Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa airport nine minutes before an Iranian plane was scheduled to land. On July 13, the Houthis struck Abha airport after claiming Saudi strikes had disabled runways at Sanaa. The Houthi military spokesman warned airlines against flying over Saudi airspace on July 14.
The current incident is reported by a single source. Details on casualties, the extent of damage, and the status of the Iranian plane are not yet available.
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