The Yemeni militant group, the Houthis, have claimed that they struck the Najran Airport in Saudi Arabia. Amid the disruption caused by the ongoing war between the United States and Iran in the West Asian region, the Yemeni militant group, the Houthis, have claimed that they struck the Najran Airport in Saudi Arabia.HT ImageCiting a statement from the Iran-backed proxy group, AFP and Reuters reported that the group targeted the Saudi airport. A statement issued on Telegram from the group confirmed the drone strike at a “sensitive site.”A comment from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is awaited.Danita Yadav is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. Based in New Delhi, Danita serves as a pivotal voice in international reportage in the team. Operating under the mandate of delivering "without the noise", Danita excels at distilling complex geopolitical developments into lucid, objective narratives which prioritise factual accuracy over sensationalism. In HT, Danita has been recognised for her breaking news efforts and time-bound coverage of the Air India crash, which has driven over 2 million users to the website through trusted, factual coverage of the incident. Thriving in high-pressure editorial environments, Danita has also cultivated a reputation for navigating the nuances of global diplomacy and cross-border policy. With over four years of experience in the journalism industry, Danita has spent her years diving deep into the coverage of international relations and global conflicts. She has previously worked with the news teams at Outlook India and Times Network, covering a wide range of beats and topics, from education curricula and student protests to Indian politics and international conflicts such as the Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan wars. Danita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Beyond the newsroom and her love for international relations, you'll find Danita 'geeking' out over books, music and BTS. Her appreciation for global pop culture and storytelling also added to her unique perspective on the "soft power" dynamics that increasingly have shaped international relations in the ever-changing global order.Read MoreUnited StatesSaudi ArabiaUs Iran WarIran NewsGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.See Less