Key facts
- Yemen's armed forces claim to have confronted Saudi warplanes attempting to block an Iranian civilian flight to Sanaa.
- The Houthis threatened to target Saudi airports and vital infrastructure if Saudi Arabia violates Yemeni airspace.
Yemen's Houthis threaten Saudi targets after confronting warplanes
IN SHORT
Yemen's Houthi forces threatened to target Saudi airports and vital infrastructure following an incident where they claim to have confronted Saudi warplanes attempting to block an Iranian civilian flight to Sanaa. The Saudi-led coalition warned of a firm response to any threats.
Key Numbers
December 20date of airstrike on Sanaa Airport
December 19date of latest Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia
Who's Involved
Yemen's armed forces
claimed to confront Saudi warplanes
Houthi movement
threatened attacks on Saudi airports and vital infrastructure
Saudi-led coalition
warned of firm response to threats and conducted airstrike on Sanaa Airport
Yahya Sarea
military spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces
↳ Why This Matters
The escalating tensions between Yemen's Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition raise concerns about regional stability and the safety of civilian air travel in Yemen, potentially impacting international flights and exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.