Yemeni Government Forces Strike Sanaa International Airport to Block Iranian Aircraft
On July 14, 2026, Yemeni government forces conducted a targeted strike on the runway of the Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport. The Defense Ministry stated the operation was necessary to prevent an unauthorized Iranian aircraft from landing after Houthi rebels blocked domestic Yemeni flights from using the facility. Prior to the strike, civilians were warned to evacuate the area. The incident underscores the ongoing proxy conflict and the strategic struggle for control over Yemen's critical transportation infrastructure.
Date: July 14, 2026
Location: Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: explosion
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Anadolu Agency