Geopolitics
Iran flew plane into Yemen defying Saudi airspace sanctions for first time in 11 years
Mario Nawfal Interviews
Iran Violates Saudi Airspace: 'First Time In 11 Years' - w/ Elijah Magnier
"First time in 11 years they took away uh 200 wounded and the Yemeni delegation visiting Iran. So that was quite significant. Not at all. I don't think so because this is not um a permission. They did not ask permission otherwise we wouldn't see two Saudi jet trying to intimidate the Mahan air in the air before they reached Sana. But the pilot continue uh without blinking and just landed in SA stayed there took all the passengers and the wounded and returned to Thran."
Iran sent a Mahan Air flight into Yemen to evacuate 200 wounded and a Yemeni delegation, marking the first violation of Saudi-imposed airspace sanctions in 11 years. Saudi jets reportedly attempted to intimidate the aircraft mid-flight, but the pilot proceeded with the landing and evacuation. The incident signals a major shift in regional power dynamics, with Yemen threatening to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait if Saudis interfere, mirroring Iran's posture on the Strait of Hormuz.
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