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Houthi Attack Breaks Saudi Truce, UN Calls Dialogue

7/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

The July 13 Houthi missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport broke the 2022 Saudi-Houthi truce.
Saudi air defenses intercepted the ballistic missiles, resulting in no casualties.
Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said the air defenses dealt with the missiles.
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting, where envoy Hans Grundberg urged the parties to resume dialogue to preserve the calm since 2022.

History

Historical Context

The Saudi-led coalition of nine Arab states began Operation Decisive Storm on 26 March 2015 after the Houthi takeover of Sanaa and President Hadi’s flight, turning Yemen’s civil war into a regional proxy conflict. A UN-brokered truce in April 2022 briefly paused fighting, but the July 13 Houthi missile and drone strike on Abha Airport revived the cycle of hostilities, prompting envoy Hans Grundberg to demand immediate dialogue.

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Story summary

The July 13 Houthi missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport broke the 2022 Saudi-Houthi truce.
Saudi air defenses intercepted the ballistic missiles, resulting in no casualties.
Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said the air defenses dealt with the missiles.
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting, where envoy Hans Grundberg urged the parties to resume dialogue to preserve the calm since 2022.

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