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Iranian Plane Diverts to Yemen Port Amid Saudi Airstrikes, Passengers Chant Anti-US and Israel Slogans
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
An Iranian plane bound for Sanaa was forced to divert to Hodeidah after Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa airport, prompting Houthi passengers to chant anti-US and Israel slogans. The plane later took off again from Hodeidah amid heightened regional tensions.
- 01Iranian plane diverted from Sanaa to Hodeidah due to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport.
- 02Houthi passengers on board chanted slogans against the US and Israel.
- 03Saudi Arabia targeted Sanaa airport runways to enforce its air blockade.
- 04The diversion followed repeated Iranian attempts to challenge the Saudi-imposed airspace restrictions.
- 05The plane took off again from Hodeidah after the diversion.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Iranian Plane Diverts to Yemen Port Amid Saudi Airstrikes, Passengers Chant Anti-US and Israel Slogans
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Iranian Plane Lands in Yemen Amid Saudi Airstrikes on Sanaa Airport
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