Yemen Government Claims Attack on Sanaa Airport, Citing Iranian Flight
The Yemeni government has announced it attacked Sanaa airport, stating its intention was to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. This action followed the government's unsuccessful attempt to persuade a Houthi delegation, returning from the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader in Tehran, to use a Yemenia flight instead of an Iranian plane. The government suggested this event contributes to the revival of a previously dormant conflict.
The Yemeni government has claimed responsibility for an attack on Sanaa airport. The government stated that the primary objective of this action was to prevent an Iranian plane from landing at the capital's airport.
This incident reportedly occurred after the Yemeni government failed to convince a Houthi delegation to alter its travel plans. The delegation had been in Tehran to attend the funeral services for the late Iranian Supreme Leader. The Yemeni government had urged the Houthi representatives to board a Yemenia flight for their return journey, rather than utilizing the Iranian plane.
According to the government's statement, this development is seen as reviving a conflict that had previously been dormant. (Source: The Hindu International)
