Yemen Warns of Houthi Threats to Civil Aviation
The Yemeni government has warned of a potential military escalation by the Houthi militia that threatens the safety and movement of international air navigation in the southern Red Sea. The report stated that the Houthis have launched locally modified Iranian air defense weapons capable of remaining airborne for up to 25 minutes, utilizing thermal tracking systems that may struggle to distinguish between civilian and military aircraft, posing a direct risk to aircraft, passenger safety, and humanitarian operations. Yemen has called on the United Nations to enforce arms embargo resolutions and to coordinate internationally with ICAO to assess risks and implement protective measures. The government also affirmed its readiness to provide evidence of the sources of these weapons and its determination to safeguard the security of air navigation.
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