Houthis target Aden airport; Saudi coalition intercepts missile near Riyadh
Yemeni government reports Houthis fired ballistic missiles and drones at Aden International Airport, targeting the runway and passenger terminal.
In Brief
- •Yemeni government reports Houthis fired ballistic missiles and drones at Aden International Airport, targeting the runway and passenger terminal.
- •Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a Houthi missile north of Riyadh.
- •Houthis claimed to have targeted Saudi military supplies arriving at the Badr camp near Aden airport.
- •Intensified fighting in Yemen's Taiz province as government forces push to retake Houthi-held areas.
- •Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to activate deterrence measures under their mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia.
Why It Matters
The attacks on Aden airport highlight the ongoing conflict between Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthis. The intensified fighting in Taiz is crucial for the government's push to retake the Red Sea port of Mocha and control the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The interception of the missile near Riyadh underscores the regional tensions and the broader conflict involving Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the US-Israel war.
Key Details
- Missiles targeted
- At least two ballistic missiles and several drones
- Flight diverted
- Yemeni flight from Cairo to Jeddah
- Missile intercepted
- North of Riyadh
- Fighting location
- Taiz province, Yemen
- Strategic area
- Bab al-Mandeb strait
Context & Background
The conflict in Yemen began in 2014 when the Iran-backed Houthis took over the capital, Sanaa. The internationally recognized government has been fighting to regain control, with support from Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners.
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