Houthi–Saudi Escalation: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it struck the runway of Sanaa International Airport to stop an Iranian-linked Mahan Air flight, after which the Houthis declared the end of a four-year de-escalation and launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport; Saudi air defenses intercepted the attack, while Yemen’s aviation authority ordered airports shut and airlines warned against using Saudi airspace. UN & Sovereignty Row: At the UN Security Council, officials urged de-escalation and stressed Yemen’s sovereignty amid claims that Iranian flights and equipment were tied to Houthi operations, with Yemen’s Saudi-backed leadership warning Iran is dragging the country into Tehran’s wars. Regional Spillover Risk: The airport crisis is unfolding alongside renewed US–Iran confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices jumping to four-week highs as a US naval blockade returns and shipping fears rise—raising the stakes for Yemen’s Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb routes. Security Incidents in Yemen: In Abyan’s Lawdar district, an attack on a pro-government security HQ killed three soldiers and triggered clashes, prompting Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan to raise alert levels. Public Health Pressure: Aden-based reporting flags a sharp rise in rabies cases across Yemen, citing vaccine shortages and urging urgent stray-dog control measures. Diplomatic Signals: Jordan and Oman condemned the Houthi missile threat to Saudi Arabia and called for restraint and a return to UN-led political talks.