Yemen Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking 4-year truce

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control, breaking a four-year truce in the conflict.

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

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The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.

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News24 Published 14 July 2026

Yemen Houthis break 4-year truce to fire missiles at Saudi Arabia

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

The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.

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