A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia
Summary
Fighting between the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia has increased, threatening a 2022 ceasefire in Yemen. The conflict started after a Saudi airstrike blocked an Iranian flight carrying Houthi leaders, leading to fears of a larger regional war.Key Facts
- The 2022 truce in Yemen risks collapse due to new violence between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- The conflict escalated after Saudi forces struck Sanaa airport to stop an Iranian flight with Houthi officials.
- Houthis tried to challenge Saudi control by sending a flight without coalition permission, a long-standing wartime rule.
- The Saudi-led coalition eventually let the plane land in Hodeida after mediation by Oman.
- Houthis rejected an offer to use a non-Iranian airline to travel to Sanaa.
- The Iranian flight was operated by Mahan Air, a private airline under U.S. sanctions.
- The UN envoy warned the conflict may worsen and draw Yemen into a bigger regional fight.
- Talks are ongoing to reduce tensions, but fears of large-scale war remain high.
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