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Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict
Yemen's internationally recognised government said it struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport on Monday, its biggest flare-up in years with the rebels, who blamed the authorities' Saudi backers for the attack and threatened retaliation. The rebels control Yemen's capital Sanaa and much of the north, including most population centres, while the internationally-recognised government holds much of the south. bur-aya/smw
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemen government claims responsibility for Sanaa airport attack aimed at Iranian plane
Yemen government claims responsibility for Sanaa airport attack aimed at Iranian plane
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Ansarallah: Targeting of Sanaa Airport failed to prevent delegation’s return and will not go unanswered
SANAA, July 13 (YPA) – The Political Bureau of Ansarallah stated that the targeting of Sanaa International Airport represents a dangerous escalation and a direct aggression against Yemeni sovereignty, noting that the attack was a failed attempt to prevent the delegation of the Republic of Yemen from returning to the country. In an official statement []
Al-Monitor
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa airport: What to know
The Yemeni government claimed that its armed forces struck the Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while the Houthis accused the government's ally, Saudi Arabia, of carrying out the strikes.
Ariana News
· 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.
JFeed
· Jul 13, 2026
A Secret Gulf Confrontation: Fatal Clashes in Al-Hudaydah and Deepening Economic Destruction Plunge Yemen into Total Ruin
A dramatic series of cross border violations, including a historical Iranian aviation breakthrough in Sanaa and unprecedented multi tribal uprisings, has pushed the fragile Yemeni armistice to total collapse.
Intel Slava
· Jul 13, 2026
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Iran Herald
· 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
teleSUR English
· 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 []
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemen warns Saudi strike on Sana’a airport marks end of truce
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Yemen’s Foreign Ministry in Sana’a has condemned Saudi Arabia’s attack on Sana'a International Airport, saying that the strike marks the end of the truce and the beginning of a new phase of war.
The Cradle
· 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
Latestly.com
· 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.
Arutz Sheva
· 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.
TRT World
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemeni government strikes Sanaa airport to deter Iranian plane from landing
Smoke rose over Sanaa International Airport on July 13, as the Yemeni government said it carried out an air strike to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree vowed the attack would not go unanswered. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
Emirates 24/7
· Jun 22, 2026
UAE expresses solidarity with Qatar after Ras Laffan factory explosion
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Yemen condemns Iran for operating flight to transport Houthis to Khamenei's funeral in Tehran
Yemen's President argued that allowing international flights without the government's approval set a dangerous precedent, bypassed legitimate institutions, and exacerbated Yemen's political division.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
Yemen's internationally recognised government says its forces have struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. 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
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 13, 2026
IRGC Targets Military Bases in Bahrain and Jordan, Detains Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, marking the latest development in the region's escalating military tension.
Al Bawaba
· 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...
Arab Times Online
· Jul 13, 2026
Airstrikes reported near Sanaa airport as warplanes fly overhead
SANAA, Jul 13: Several airstrikes were heard near Sanaa International Airport on Monday as warplanes flew over Yemen's capital, according to Reuters, citing local residents.There w...
Breakthrough News
· 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
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बेरुत। हिजबुल्लाहले इजरायलले युद्धविराम सम्झौताको बारम्बार उल्लङ्घन गरेको आरोप लगाउँदै त्यस्ता गतिविधिमाथि निरन्तर निगरानी भइरहेको र लेबनान तथा आफ्ना नागरिकको रक्षा गर्ने अधिकार सुरक्षित रहेको जनाएको छ। सोमबार जारी विज्ञप्तिमा हिजबुल्लाहले दक्षिणी लेबनानको नाबाटीह र मेफादुन क्षेत्रमा रहेका आवासीय भवनमा इजरायली हवाई आक्रमण भएको तथा फ्रोन गाउँमा ड्रोन आक्रमण गरिएको दाबी गरेको छ। विज्ञप्तिअनुसार इजरायली सेनाले []
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