2026 Sanaa airport strike

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On 13 July 2026, the internationally recognized Yemeni government struck Sanaa International Airport. The strikes were attributed to Saudi Arabia by the Houthis and many international sources. The airstrikes occurred amidst Houthi involvement in the 2026 Iran war and increased tensions in the Middle East, and was a serious escalation of the ongoing Yemeni civil war. The Yemeni government said that they struck the airport to prevent an Iranian plane carrying an Iranian-Houthi delegation to land on the airport, though the aircraft later successfully landed at the Hodeidah International Airport of Yemen. The strike led to further straining of relations between the Saudis and Houthis. Due to the strikes, the Houthis declared the ceasefire 'over', warning Saudi Arabia of repercussions and Abdul-Malik al-Houthi delivered a televised address stating that Saudi Arabia will be "punished". Shortly after the attacks, the Houthis struck the Abha International Airport of Saudi Arabia though Saudi air...

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