Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reports on X that a Yemeni delegation arrived at Al-Hudaydah Airport aboard an Iranian aircraft, after the delegation was unable to land at Sanaa International Airport. The report is attributed to Goldblatt's account.
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported at 15:17 Jerusalem that a Yemeni delegation arrived at Al-Hudaydah Airport on an Iranian aircraft, after the delegation was unable to land at Sanaa International Airport. The report adds specificity to earlier accounts of an Iranian plane diverted to the port city of Hodeida following the strike on Sanaa's runway.
The thread began at 14:03 Jerusalem with a cascade of reports. The Zioneer first reported that an Iranian passenger plane had landed in Sanaa, breaking the Saudi-led air blockade, and that Saudi Arabia subsequently struck the runways. The Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia of the attack, while the Yemeni Defense Ministry, which opposes the Houthis, warned civilians to evacuate. Within minutes, additional reports indicated that the Saudi strike had targeted the Iranian plane, and i24NEWS confirmed the landing triggered the attack. By 14:03, reports from Iran stated the plane had landed in Hodeida, and the Yemeni government officially confirmed it had struck the runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The thread evolved from unverified reports to official confirmation from the Yemeni government.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on Iranian flights to Yemen. Earlier today at 14:50 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that an Iranian executive jet had landed in Sanaa, marking the second such breach of the Saudi siege this week. That report was also attributed to Goldblatt and remained unverified.
Goldblatt's latest report remains unverified. The identity of the Yemeni delegation, its purpose, and whether it is linked to the Houthi movement or the internationally recognized government have not been confirmed. The status of Sanaa International Airport and the extent of damage from the strikes are also unclear.
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