Houthis retaliate against Saudi Arabia with missile and drone strikes

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia on July 14, 2026, in retaliation for airstrikes on Sanaa airport. The attacks targeted Abha airport and marked a significant escalation in the conflict. The United Nations warned of a major escalation in Yemen. Reports indicated that Saudi Arabia had received U.S. approval before striking the airport in Yemen.