Yemen's Government Claims Direct Strike on Airport to Block Iranian Plane

Yemen's internationally recognised government said on July 13 that its forces attacked Sanaa airport's runway to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. The claim, attributed to a defence ministry spokesman via Reuters, suggests a shift toward independent action against suspected Iranian logistics rather than reliance on Saudi coalition strikes. The Houthis, who control the airport, blamed Saudi Arabia without evidence and threatened retaliation, complicating attribution as the incident risks disrupting UN-brokered ceasefire efforts.