Yemen Bans Iranian Aircraft From Its Airspace

Rudi hendrik Editor : Sajadi - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 18:00 WIB

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 18:00 WIB

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Aden, MINA – Yemen’s internationally recognized government said Tuesday it will not allow Iranian aircraft to operate in or return to the country, accusing Tehran and its Houthi allies of undermining Yemen’s sovereignty as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate.

Quoted from Khaama Press, Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Tuesday announced it will bar Iranian aircraft from operating in or returning to Yemeni territory, saying the move is intended to protect national sovereignty and prevent foreign interference.

Speaking during a meeting of Yemen’s National Defense Council, Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi said the government had adopted measures to safeguard the country’s airspace and would not tolerate violations of Yemen’s sovereignty.

Al-Alimi accused the Iran-backed Houthi movement of prolonging Yemen’s civil war and contributing to broader regional instability. He said the government remained committed to restoring state authority while supporting efforts to reach a political settlement to the conflict.

The National Defense Council approved a series of military, diplomatic and legal measures aimed at strengthening government control over Yemen’s airspace, borders and strategic infrastructure. Officials said all flights, including those involving Sanaa International Airport, must comply with the country’s laws and sovereign regulations.

The council also called on the international community to enforce relevant United Nations resolutions and support efforts to prevent further regional escalation.

The decision comes as military tensions between Iran and the United States continue to intensify across the Middle East, raising concerns about the role of Iranian-backed armed groups, including Yemen’s Houthis, in the widening conflict.

The Houthis have controlled Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen since 2014. While Iran denies directing the group’s military operations, the United States and several regional governments accuse Tehran of providing the Houthis with weapons, training and financial support.

Yemen has remained divided between the internationally recognized government, based in Aden, and the Houthi administration in Sanaa. Although a nationwide truce has significantly reduced large-scale fighting since 2022, political negotiations have stalled, and regional tensions continue to complicate efforts to reach a lasting peace. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)