Saudi Strikes Target Houthi Plane Plan | Global News

Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport, sparking a fiery standoff between the Saudi-backed government and Houthi rebels. The government claims the attack targeted a runway to stop a Houthi delegation plane — allegedly carrying officials who attended Iran’s Supreme Leader’s funeral — from landing, warning that patience is running out with hostile aircraft in Yemeni airspace. The Houthis deny the plane was targeted, say it rerouted safely to Hodeida, and call the strikes the end of de-escalation, vowing retaliation. Yemen’s leadership council confirms Iran had requested permission for the flight, adding fuel to the tension. No immediate damage reported to the airport, but evacuations have been ordered — and both sides are bracing for escalation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f73248ee6f5ddc8