Multiple explosions were seen at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen after strikes hit the facility, escalating tensions in the country after years of relative calm.
The Iran-backed Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out the airstrikes, describing them as an attack on civilian infrastructure and warning that the strikes would not go unanswered.
Meanwhile, Yemen's internationally recognized government offered a different account, saying its armed forces targeted the airport's runway to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, arguing that the flight violated Yemen's sovereignty.
Footage from the scene showed thick plumes of smoke rising above the airport as emergency crews responded to the damage.
Reports indicate the Iranian aircraft was later diverted to Al Hudaydah Airport on Yemen's western coast after the runway at Sanaa was rendered unusable.
The incident has heightened fears that the fragile period of de-escalation in Yemen could unravel, with regional tensions once again threatening stability.
No official casualty figures have been released, while authorities continue assessing the damage to the airport.
As conflicting claims continue to emerge, the latest developments underline the fragile security situation in Yemen, where diplomatic efforts face renewed challenges amid rising regional tensions.
