Several explosions hit Yemen’s Aden airport as the newly formed power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Information Minister Muammar Al Eryani accused Iran-backed Houthi rebels of being behind the explosion — but the group has not claimed responsibility. Prior to the attack, hundreds of people had gathered at the airport on Wednesday for the arrival of the government, which was sworn in Saudi Arabia last week. Footage from Saudi-owned Al Arabiya channel showed the moment of the attack: A loud boom was followed by gunshots. Smoke was seen billowing out of the terminal building after the camera panned to it. The attack created a large hole in the ground and caused severe damage to an airport hall, according to footage from Saudi state broadcaster Al-Ekhbraiya.
