Afghanistan, July 14 -- Yemen's internationally recognized government said Tuesday it will not allow Iranian aircraft to operate in or return to the country, accusing Tehran and its Houthi allies of undermining Yemen's sovereignty as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate.

Yemen's internationally recognized government on Tuesday announced it will bar Iranian aircraft from operating in or returning to Yemeni territory, saying the move is intended to protect national sovereignty and prevent foreign interference.

Speaking during a meeting of Yemen's National Defense Council, Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi said the government had adopted measures to safeguard the country's airspace and would...