Yemen's Houthi militia launched two missiles at Aden airport on Friday, hitting near a departing passenger plane without casualties, according to Yemen's information minister. The attack occurred as the aircraft prepared for takeoff, with the missiles landing 500 meters from the plane and 100 meters from the runway midpoint. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's government forces.
Iran has denied Saudi Arabia's claim that it supports the Houthi group, rejecting accusations of involvement in recent attacks. The Saudi accusation came a day after Houthi forces seized key positions in Marib, Yemen, and reported killing 430 Houthis. Iran's leadership has condemned the environmental impact of the war in the Middle East, highlighting the ongoing conflict's humanitarian and ecological consequences.
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2015, has drawn in regional powers, with Iran supporting the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia backing the Yemeni government. The recent missile attack on Aden airport underscores the escalating tensions, with both sides accusing each other of escalating hostilities. Iran's denial of involvement follows a pattern of denials in past accusations, as the war continues to cause significant civilian and environmental damage.
