Yemen’s internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council, backed by Saudi Arabia, has accused Iran of violating the country’s sovereignty and undermining regional security, AzerNEWS reports.
According to Yemen’s state-run Saba News Agency, the accusations followed Iran’s decision to send a civilian aircraft to Sanaa despite restrictions on the country’s airspace.
The aircraft reportedly transported a Houthi delegation to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
In a statement, the Yemeni government described the flight as “a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen, international law, and United Nations Security Council resolutions.”