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Published：Jul 13, 11:18Last updated：Jul 13, 19:43

Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Sanaa Airport Strike Amid Escalating Conflict

Huanqiu
Jul. 13, 2026 11:18
Yemen's internationally recognized government accused Houthi rebels of seizing a Red Cross plane at Sanaa airport on July 13. No further details about the incident or demands were provided.
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The New York Times
Jul. 13, 2026 19:15
Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, accused Saudi Arabia of bombing Yemen's main international airport in Sana. The attack reportedly followed a dispute over an Iranian plane attempting to land in the capital. This incident threatens the fragile peace in Yemen and escalates tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
TASS
Jul. 13, 2026 19:43
The Yemeni Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack on Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia. The attack was reportedly conducted in response to a Saudi strike on Sanaa Airport. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have accused Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, triggering retaliatory attacks and threatening regional stability. The July 13 incident, which the Houthis claim targeted an Iranian plane, led to ballistic missile exchanges and the brief closure of Yemeni airports before their subsequent reopening. The Houthi political bureau has also accused the US of pushing Saudi Arabia into war, warning of potential disruptions to global oil supplies.ABC News+5

✈️ Airport Attack and Retaliation

The Houthis reported Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa Airport while simultaneously claiming responsibility for attacking Abha Airport in southern Saudi Arabia. Yemen's Civil Aviation Authority later reopened all airports after initial closures. Saudi air defenses intercepted missiles launched from Yemen, with both sides exchanging accusations of aggression.ABC News+3

⚔️ Ceasefire Breakdown

Following the airport strikes, the Houthis declared the longstanding ceasefire with Saudi Arabia officially over. The group framed the Saudi attacks as a "declaration of war" and vowed continued retaliation. The Yemeni government, while denying Saudi involvement in the initial strike, implemented temporary airport closures as a security measure.RIA Novosti+2

🌍 Regional Tensions Rise

The conflict highlights growing tensions between Iran-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition. Houthi officials specifically blamed the US for encouraging Saudi aggression, while threatening to disrupt shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait - a move that could impact global oil markets. The Saudi government has not directly addressed the latest Houthi allegations.RIA Novosti+2

💸 Economic Consequences

The Houthis warned that closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could trigger a spike in global oil prices. This threat comes amid the group's accusations against the US for allegedly pushing Saudi Arabia toward military escalation, potentially destabilizing critical maritime trade routes.RIA Novosti+1

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Australia
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Coverage highlights the Houthi accusations against Saudi Arabia and their retaliatory use of ballistic missiles and drones.
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Reporting centers on Houthi accusations against the US and Saudi Arabia, along with the reopening of Yemeni airports and missile interceptions.
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Outlets frame the event around Houthi accusations against Saudi Arabia and the potential impact on Yemen's fragile peace.
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Reporting emphasizes the conflicting claims between Yemen's internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels regarding the airport incident.
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Coverage focuses on the Houthi accusations against Saudi Arabia and the involvement of Iranian aircraft.
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Outlets frame the event around the Houthi accusations against Saudi Arabia and the potential for conflict escalation.
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Reporting emphasizes the contradictory narratives between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government regarding the airport strike.
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Coverage focuses on the Yemeni government's airport closure order and its impact on the conflict with Houthi forces.

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