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

In Yemen on 14 July 2026, Houthis launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, striking Abha Airport, after strikes on Sanaa airport. BBC and France 24 describe it as a retaliation for the Sanaa airport strikes, and O Globo calls it the biggest Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia in years. The UN warned of a major escalation.

Axios reported that Saudi Arabia received US approval before its strike on an airport in Yemen. A leading Houthi threatened a 'siege' on Saudi Arabia, and CGTN reported that Iran targeted a US base in Jordan the same day.