Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s international airport

The Houthis accused Riyadh of aggression and vowed retaliation.

The Houthi delegation was returning from Tehran after attending the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Flight-tracking data circulating online showed that an Airbus A340 operated by Iran's Mahan Air was en route from Tehran to Sanaa, drawing widespread attention after the Yemeni government's warnings.

The latest flare up of military strikes could lead to a resumption of war between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.