Houthis Down US Drone MQ-9 Over Saada Province

The Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen claims responsibility for downing a US MQ-9 drone over Saada province. This incident marks the first Houthi claim since a recent Israeli airstrike on Hodeidah port.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for downing a US MQ-9 drone over the northern Saada province, according to two sources from the group, as reported by Reuters on Sunday.

This marks the first instance of the Houthis claiming an attack since a retaliatory airstrike was conducted by Israel against the group in the port of Hodeidah.

The escalation adds another layer of complexity to the already tense situation in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)