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Yemen Govt Airstrike Shuts Sanaa Airport, Seizes Red Cross Plane

7/13/2026

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Yemen's recognised government air-struck Sanaa International Airport, halting all airport operations.
The defence ministry warned civilians and humanitarian workers to evacuate the airport before the strike.
Officials said the strike aimed to stop an Iranian aircraft carrying stranded citizens from landing.
The Red Cross reported its aircraft seized and its pilot and co-pilot detained.
Houthi officials blamed Saudi Arabia and claimed the Iranian plane landed in Al Hudaydah.

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Yemen's recognised government air-struck Sanaa International Airport, halting all airport operations.
The defence ministry warned civilians and humanitarian workers to evacuate the airport before the strike.
Officials said the strike aimed to stop an Iranian aircraft carrying stranded citizens from landing.
The Red Cross reported its aircraft seized and its pilot and co-pilot detained.
Houthi officials blamed Saudi Arabia and claimed the Iranian plane landed in Al Hudaydah.