Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport in response to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, escalating tensions between the two sides. The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. The Houthis claim they targeted the airport to retaliate for the Saudi strikes, while Saudi Arabia accuses the Houthis of launching attacks on its territory.

Users are sharply divided over who initiated the conflict. Some argue that the Saudi-led coalition is responsible for the attacks on Sanaa airport, while others claim the Houthis are the aggressors. One user stated, 'The Saudi-backed Yemeni government claimed responsibility for the attack on the Houthi-held airport, saying it wanted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.' Another user countered, 'The Houthis say they have targeted Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport with 'a number of ballistic missiles and drones.' The discussion also touched on the broader regional context, with some users noting the impact of U.S. and Iranian attacks on the Gulf and traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

The community consensus leans toward the Houthis launching the attack in response to Saudi airstrikes, but there are clear fault lines over who is to blame. The most surprising point raised was the mention of U.S. and Iranian attacks affecting the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the complex regional dynamics at play.