Houthi Attack on Aden Airport Sparks Aviation Crisis Minutes Before Flight Landing
Houthis fire missiles at Aden airport as flight lands, causing panic and raising security concerns.
POLICY WIRE — Aden, Yemen — Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile strike targeting Aden International Airport early Wednesday, just minutes before a passenger flight was scheduled to land. The attack sparked immediate concern over civilian safety and disrupted air traffic in the region.
A Houthi spokesperson claimed the group struck a military base near the airport with ballistic missiles, but local authorities reported that a missile hit close to the runway. No casualties were reported, though the incident raised fears of a potential humanitarian crisis. The attack occurred as a flight from Cairo was preparing to land, with passengers waiting for boarding.
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Yemen’s transport ministry condemned the assault, stating that the missile landed “minutes” before the arrival of Yemenia flight 603. The aircraft was diverted to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance reiterated demands for Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, calling for meaningful action to de-escalate tensions. Oil prices rose amid concerns over supply disruptions from both the storm in the Gulf of Mexico and ongoing attacks in the Middle East.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
