Yemen gov’t says its forces attacked Sanaa airport
Summary
Yemen’s government, supported by Saudi Arabia, said it attacked Sanaa airport to stop an Iranian plane from landing there. The capital, Sanaa, is controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who said they will respond to the strike.Key Facts
- Yemen’s internationally recognized government is based in Aden and backed by Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.
- The Houthi rebels control Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and are aligned with Iran.
- The government said Iranian aircraft tried to enter Yemeni airspace through Sanaa airport.
- To stop this, government forces targeted the airport runway.
- The Yemeni defense ministry told civilians and organizations to leave the airport area immediately.
- The Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the attack and vowed retaliation.
- A Houthi military spokesman warned the attack would have consequences.
- The situation is ongoing and developing.
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