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IN PHOTOS: Houthis launch missiles at Saudi airport after strike on Sanaa

Updated On: 14 July, 2026 03:00 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in response to airstrikes they blamed on Riyadh that struck Sanaa International Airport earlier. (Pics/ AFP, X) (Text: AP)

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No casualties were reported, but the attacks on Monday marked an escalation not seen since a Saudi-led coalition struck Houthi-controlled areas several years ago. Pic/ AFP
No casualties were reported, but the attacks on Monday marked an escalation not seen since a Saudi-led coalition struck Houthi-controlled areas several years ago. Pic/ AFP
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Saudi Arabian officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the airstrikes in Yemen. (Pic/ AFP)

Saudi Arabian officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the airstrikes in Yemen. (Pic/ AFP)

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The internationally recognised government in Yemen said earlier that the strikes on Sanaa International Airport were intended to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. (Pic/ AFP)

The internationally recognised government in Yemen said earlier that the strikes on Sanaa International Airport were intended to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. (Pic/ AFP)

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The Houthis vowed to retaliate, describing the strike as the first major escalation between the group and Saudi Arabia following a period of relative calm. (Pic/ AFP)

The Houthis vowed to retaliate, describing the strike as the first major escalation between the group and Saudi Arabia following a period of relative calm. (Pic/ AFP)

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Saree said on Telegram that Saudi Arabia had launched the airstrikes, signalling what he called the end of a period of “de-escalation.” (Pic/ X)

Saree said on Telegram that Saudi Arabia had launched the airstrikes, signalling what he called the end of a period of “de-escalation.” (Pic/ X)

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The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Monday, where officials expressed concern about the risk of a broader regional escalation. (Pic/ X)

The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Monday, where officials expressed concern about the risk of a broader regional escalation. (Pic/ X)

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