Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels issued a stark warning to international airlines on Tuesday, urging them to avoid flying through Saudi Arabian airspace until restrictions on Sanaa International Airport are lifted.
In a televised statement, Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the group launched ballistic missiles and drones at Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia in retaliation for what they described as a Saudi strike on Sanaa Airport. Saudi air defenses intercepted the attack, with no casualties reported.
“ We warn all airlines against transiting through the airspace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Saree said. “These warnings should be taken seriously until the blockade on Sanaa International Airport is completely lifted.”
