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Houthis Threaten Saudi Airspace After Abha Airport Strike

A volatile standoff in the Yemen conflict intensified as Houthi rebels launched a coordinated strike against Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport. Using a combination of ballistic missiles and drones, the Iran-backed group targeted the facility in direct retaliation for recent Saudi-led airstrikes on the airport in Sanaa.

Houthis Threaten Saudi Airspace After Abha Airport Strike

Military spokesperson Yahya Saree issued a blunt warning to international carriers, demanding they avoid Saudi airspace until the blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted. This move signals a strategic shift in Houthi tactics, moving beyond local territorial disputes to disrupt regional aviation corridors.

The strike highlights the deepening cycle of retaliation between the two sides. As both parties double down on military posturing, the civilian cost of the protracted conflict continues to mount, leaving humanitarian efforts in the region increasingly fragile.

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