Sana’a: Iran’s official news agency said Tehran has sent aid to Yemen, its first such shipment since a Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes last week to halt the advance of the Houthis.
IRNA said the aid was delivered by air early on Tuesday but did not say where the cargo landed. The coalition has bombed a number of rebel-held airports and has announced it is in full control of Yemen’s airspace.
IRNA said the aid contained 19 tons of medicines and medical equipment and two tons of food provided by the Iranian Red Crescent.