Tuesday 14 July 2026

Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport

The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.

By Sydney Daily News

14 July 2026, 8:02 pm· Updated 14 July 2026, 9:00 pm· 1 min read

Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport — Credit: BBC World

The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.

Source: BBC World

Source: BBC World

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