The Houthi-led missile attack on Abha airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia came hours after airstrikes targeted Sanaa's international airport, which the rebels attributed to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen's internationally recognized government, reported that its air defenses intercepted the missiles and drones, with no casualties. The Houthis, who control northwestern Yemen with Iranian backing, accused Saudi Arabia of "blatant aggression" and warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace until a blockade on Sanaa airport is lifted. The airstrikes were claimed by Yemen's government, based in Aden, which said it targeted the runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing during a dispute over a Houthi delegation returning from Iran. This conflict stems from Yemen's civil war, which began in 2014 when Houthis ousted the government from Sanaa. The Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015, leading to over 150,000 deaths and a humanitarian crisis affecting 22 million people. The UN Security Council expressed concern, calling for de-escalation and negotiations. Iran condemned the airstrikes as a violation of international law.