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Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Coverage of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Nexus archive.
- Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s international airport
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of conducting airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthis vowed retaliation, marking a significant escalation after a recent calm, while Yemen's government closed all airports and ordered evacuations following the attack.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport, with the Yemeni government stating the strikes aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi delegation had attended the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and the rebels alleged Saudi Arabia ended a de-escalation phase with the attack.