Rashad al-Alimi
Coverage of Rashad al-Alimi in the Nexus archive.
- Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Saudi-backed government claimed responsibility for targeting Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of ending a de-escalation phase and launched attacks. The escalation threatens to collapse a 2022 truce, with both sides issuing retaliatory warnings.
- Yemen government says it attacked Sanaa airport to block Iranian aircraft
Yemen's internationally recognized government claims it attacked Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. The government's leader, Rashad al-Alimi, stated the move aimed to avoid Yemen being drawn into conflicts serving Iran's interests, while the Iran-aligned Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the attack.
- Yemen closes all airports until further notice after Sanaa attack
Yemen's civil aviation authority has closed all airports until further notice following a strike by the Aden-based government on Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. Rashad al-Alimi, leader of Yemen’s internationally recognized governing council, stated he would not escalate conflict with the Houthis to avoid advancing Iran’s objective of prolonging war.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport, while Yemen's government stated the strikes aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing after a Houthi delegation attended Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral. The Houthis said the plane rerouted to Hodeida Airport, and the Yemeni defense ministry warned of retaliation against the airstrikes.