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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi airport in Yemen to prevent landing of Iranian plane

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July 13, 2026

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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi airport in Yemen to prevent landing of Iranian plane

Gen. Taher al-Aqili, Yemen's Saudi-backed government defense minister, said on X that the airport's runway was struck to stop the plane carrying the Houthi delegation after attending the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇷🇾🇪❌🇸🇦 — An Iranian Mahan Air civilian aircraft carrying an Ansar Allah delegation l [...]

— An Iranian Mahan Air civilian aircraft carrying an Ansar Allah delegation landed at Hodeidah International Airport following Saudi airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport.@IntelSlava

Iran Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemeni army says struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane carrying Houthi delegation from landing

ADEN, Yemen, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Yemeni Armed Forces said Monday that it had struck Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian passenger plane carrying a senior Houthi delegation from landing in the Houthi-held capital.The Houthi delegation was returning from Tehran after attending the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The plane later landed at Hodeidah International Airpo

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemeni military targets Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing, defence ministry says

July 13 (Reuters) - Yemen's defence ministry said on Monday that its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.Yemen's capital Sanaa is under the control of the Iran-aligned Houthi group, while the internationally recognised government, which has the backing of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, operates out of Aden in southern Yemen. (Reporting by Tala RamadanEditing by Gareth Jones)

Latestly.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran Plane Arrives in Houthi-Controlled Yemen After Strike on Sanaa Airport

An Iranian aircraft landed Monday at Al Hudaydah Airport in western Yemen after Yemeni forces bombed a runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport, Iranian media reported. Yemen’s Defense Ministry said the strike followed the Houthis’ decision to prevent Yemeni flights from landing while allowing the Iranian plane to arrive “in violation of the Yemeni territory.” Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree vowed retaliation.

Ariana News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemeni military says it targeted Sanaa Airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing

Yemen’s defense ministry says that its armed forces targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. Yemen’s capital Sanaa is under the control of the Iran-aligned Houthi group, while the internationally recognized government, which has the backing of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, operates out of Aden in [] The post Yemeni military says it targeted Sanaa Airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 13, 2026

Saudis strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane from landing

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces reportedly targeted the runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport after an Iranian aircraft attempted to land in the capital. The Houthis accused Riyadh of aggression and vowed retaliation.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Yemen's Houthis threatened to strike Saudi airports after warplanes allegedly blocked an Iranian civilian aircraft with 200 sick passengers from landing at Sanaa. Saudi Arabia made no statement; the Houthi warning arrived against the backdrop of the fragile 2022 ceasefire and Khamenei's funeral.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 5, 2026

UAE Skips Khamenei Funeral, Opts For America 250 Flyover Instead

The United Arab Emirates made its position very clear over the July Fourth weekend, opting to skip the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Iran in favor of a red, white, and blue flyover for America 250 celebrations in New York City. NBC News showed footage of the flyover, which featured the United Arab Emirates ...

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Yemen demands Saudi-led blockade on the country be lifted immediately

On Friday, Saudi Arabia allegedly attempted to prevent an Iranian airplane from landing at Sanaa International Airport, marking an escalation in the over a decade-long war and blockade on Yemen. Zoe. , July 8, 2026

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after accusing Riyadh of blocking Iranian flight | #AJ shorts

Yemen’s Houthis have threatened to retaliate against Saudi Arabia’s airports and vital infrastructure after accusing Riyadh of trying to stop an Iranian passenger plane from landing in Sanaa. In response, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it would answer any attack on the Kingdom with ‘unprecedented force.’ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Martyred Leader's coffin warmly welcome in Najaf

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The plane transporting the coffin of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, landed in Iraq's Najaf for funeral ceremonies and received a warm welcome by Iraqis in the airport.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemen says it struck Sanaa airport runway to prevent Iranian plane from landing

SANAA, Jul 13: Yemen's armed forces said Monday they carried out a strike on the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, accusing Iran of...

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 13, 2026

Air raids target Sanaa airport in Yemen, Houthi warns to respond

ALBAWABA - A number of airstrikes target Sanaa International Airport, media affiliated with the Ansar Allah group (Houthis) reported Monday, accusing Saudi Arabia of targeting the Sanaa airport...

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Abdulsalam holds Saudi Arabia accountable for Sanaa Airport bombing, vows response

SANAA, July 13 (YPA) – The head of the Sanaa’s national negotiating delegation, Mohammed Abdulsalam, held the Saudi regime fully responsible for targeting Sanaa International Airport with a number of airstrikes on Monday, describing the attack as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen and a major breach of the 2022 []

JFeed

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· Jul 3, 2026

Saudi Jets Allegedly Tried to Block Houthi Flight to Khamenei Funeral

Houthi spokesman says Saudi jets entered Yemeni airspace to stop an Iranian flight carrying rebel officials to Tehran for Khamenei's funeral.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

 Gulf Air launches direct Bahrain–Alamein route

By Mohamed Attia Alamein International Airport has welcomed Gulf Air’s inaugural flight, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, carrying 118 passengers. The launch of the new route marks another step towards strengthening air connectivity and supporting travel between Egypt and the Gulf region. The addition of Gulf Air to the list of airlines [] The post Gulf Air launches direct Bahrain–Alamein route appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

TASS

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· Jul 8, 2026

IRGC announces strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait

According to the statement, the targets were located in Salman Port, the US 5th Fleet area in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait

Presstv

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· Jul 9, 2026

Millions flood Mashhad streets to bid farewell to martyred Leader on final day of funeral

The plane carrying the bodies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family arrived in Mashhad.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sana’a International Airport Bombed Ahead of Iranian Delegation’s Arrival

The Armed Forces attacked the airport runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. On Monday, Sana’a International Airport was bombed ahead of the arrival of a flight carrying a delegation from Iran, an incident that has reignited tensions in the country. RELATED: Yemen’s Houthis Reaffirm Their Support for Iran The Defense Ministry reported that []

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after alleged airspace intrusion

This is a breaking news story.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls for the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio assures

The United Arab Emirates are the first stop on the U.S. Secretary of State’s tour of Gulf countries aimed at reassuring U.S. allies The post Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls for the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio assures appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iran begins massive funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran

Ali Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed in an airstrike launched by Israel and the United States, sat on board a truck.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Video] A plane carrying the body of Ali Khamenei has left Najaf, Iraq, and is en route to his [...]

A plane carrying the body of Ali Khamenei has left Najaf, Iraq, and is en route to his birthplace, Mashhad, where he will be buried.

BRICS News

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· Jul 13, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇯🇴 Iran says it struck Jordan's Prince Hassan Airbase with missiles and drones.

JUST IN: Iran says it struck Jordan's Prince Hassan Airbase with missiles and drones.@BRICSNews

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 6, 2026

IDF strikes Hezbollah cell near Southern Lebanon security zone

The terrorists were traveling on motorcycles in the Al-Uqaydah area, the army said.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Yemeni strikes hit Houthi-held Sanaa airport runway to block Iranian plane: Defense Ministry

Ministry says attacks came after Houthis permitted Iranian aircraft to land at airport

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei arrives in Iraq

Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi, attend a reception ceremony at Najaf International Airport for the body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of an international funeral ceremony. #iran #iraq #najaf #ayatollahalikhamenei #khamenei #middleeast #funeral #live #Reuters #News Follow our live coverage: https://reut.rs/3R1mvYP

The Cradle

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· Jul 5, 2026

Yemen's Ansarallah kills over a dozen troops in ‘deadliest’ attack on Saudi-led coalition in years

The Yemeni resistance operation comes days after Ansarallah issued a nationwide call to expel the Saudi-led coalition from the country

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar PM Heads to Oman Ahead of Hormuz Talks

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani meets with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Muscat for talks on initiating negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf Arab states on the Strait of Hormuz.

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