### [2026-07-13](/feed/2026/07/13/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Yemen's internationally-recognized government orders all airports closed after striking Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthis say the aircraft landed, while the Saudi-led coalition controls airspace clearances. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/yemens-recognized-government-orders-airports-shut-after-attacking-sanaa-airport/)

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