Houthis gain leverage over Saudi after Sanaa airport attack

By The BriefBrief

The reopening of Sanaa airport to Iran-linked flights and a Saudi attack on it raised the risk of maritime pressure on Saudi ports.

WHO: Hamish Kinnear (Maplecroft)

WHAT: Kinnear said the Saudi attack on Sanaa International Airport and Houthi actions over the airport could give Houthis leverage over Saudi Arabia.

WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM ET

WHERE: Yemen

WHY: The escalation followed Saudi Arabia’s attack on Sanaa International Airport and the Houthis’ decision to reopen the airport to direct flights from Iran.

How this story developed (showing 42 of 42 earlier reports)

Saudi Arabia calls for maritime defense coalition · Jul 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Saudi Arabia seeks coalition to protect Red Sea shipping · Jul 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Houthis considering fees for ships through Bab el-Mandeb · Jul 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
Houthis claim strike on another Saudi oil tanker · Jul 29, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
China in touch with Yemen’s Houthis to allow Red Sea passage · Jul 29, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker · Jul 28, 2026 at 7:37 PM ET
China talks with Yemen Houthis for safe Red Sea passage · Jul 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
Houthis threaten Saudi oil export route · Jul 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Houthis attack Aramco refinery and Yanbu export facilities · Jul 28, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
Yemen warns it is ready for Houthi escalation · Jul 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Houthis attack Saudi oil installations as U.S. pauses strikes · Jul 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Houthis attack ships and announce blockade · Jul 26, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery · Jul 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
US disables tanker attempting to evade Iran port blockade · Jul 25, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
Saudi coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen · Jul 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Houthis accuse Saudi of dangerous escalation after strikes · Jul 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Tankers continue Red Sea transit despite Houthi blockade · Jul 25, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Houthis deny closing Bab al-Mandeb, cite naval blockade · Jul 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Houthi threat targets Saudi vessels in key shipping route · Jul 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
Insurers limit war coverage for Saudi Red Sea cargoes · Jul 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Expert warns Houthis’ embargo could be Iran’s nuclear option · Jul 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Interview on Red Sea blockade’s impact on global economy · Jul 24, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Houthi attacks could threaten Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint · Jul 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
Houthi Red Sea blockade threatens Bab al-Mandeb trade · Jul 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Chinese tanker allowed through Bab al-Mandab despite Houthi blockade · Jul 23, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil shipping route · Jul 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Houthis attack two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea · Jul 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Houthi attacks could disrupt Saudi oil tanker route · Jul 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Houthis claim first commercial ship attack in months · Jul 23, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Houthis impose Red Sea shipping embargo, rerouting traffic · Jul 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Houthis declare blockade of Saudi Arabia · Jul 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Houthis say they will block Saudi oil route via Red Sea · Jul 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Houthis’ possible entry would strain U.S. military · Jul 22, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Saudi-led coalition pledges to secure Bab el-Mandeb · Jul 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Houthis declare blockade of Bab el-Mandeb strait · Jul 22, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Houthi rebels declare maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia · Jul 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Houthis declare Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia · Jul 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Houthis threaten Saudi naval blockade, risking $100 oil · Jul 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Houthis threaten to blockade Bab Al-Mandeb Strait · Jul 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Houthis blockade Saudi Red Sea oil transits · Jul 21, 2026 at 4:14 AM ET
Houthi blockade threat to Saudi Red Sea oil transits · Jul 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Houthi Red Sea blockade tightens Iran’s energy leverage · Jul 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET

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