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The Yemen government stated it attacked Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.

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Sanaa, Yemen

Who
Yemen government
What
The Yemen government stated it attacked Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:58:00 GMT · 7h 51m ago
Where
Sanaa, Yemen ·
Why
The government sought to prevent the landing of an Iranian plane after a Houthi delegation failed to board a Yemenia flight to Tehran.
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How this affects you

The attack on Sanaa airport by the Yemen government has revived dormant conflict in the region. The stated reason for the attack was to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.

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    The Yemen government stated it attacked Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.
  2. War & Conflict8h 18m ago
    An Iranian aircraft landed at Al Hudaydah Airport shortly after Yemeni forces bombed a runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport.
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