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Saudi strikes kill 14 in Yemen market as Houthi siege on Taiz intensifies
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Saudi strikes kill 14 in Yemen market as Houthi siege on Taiz intensifies

Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 people and wounded 15 in a crowded market in al-Hazm, northern Yemen, according to Houthi officials. Simultaneously, the Houthis launched ballistic missiles at Aden airport, forcing evacuations and flight diversions. In Taiz, the government appealed for international aid as Houthi forces tightened their siege, cutting off water supplies and displacing civilians. The violence marks a sharp escalation since the collapse of the 2022 truce.

Houthis strike Aden airport and Saudi holy cities as Yemen conflict escalates
conflict5 days ago

Houthis strike Aden airport and Saudi holy cities as Yemen conflict escalates

Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles at Aden International Airport and a coastguard base in Yemen, marking the fourth such attack on the airport this month. Simultaneously, they fired two missiles toward Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, which were intercepted but caused shrapnel fallout. The Yemeni government condemned the strikes for threatening civilian aviation, while Houthi media claimed Saudi airstrikes killed civilians in Sanaa and Hodeidah. On the ground, Yemeni army officials reported over 700 targeting operations in the last 24 hours, claiming to have neutralized 300 Houthi fighters in Taiz, though these figures could not be independently verified.

Houthis Target Aden Palace and Airport Amid Renewed Yemen-Saudi Conflict
conflict12 days ago

Houthis Target Aden Palace and Airport Amid Renewed Yemen-Saudi Conflict

Iran-backed Houthis launched missile strikes on Yemen's interim capital, Aden, hitting the presidential palace and international airport. The attacks killed five people and wounded 16, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the internationally recognized government and Houthi forces. While the prime minister survived, the strikes intensified regional tensions, with Saudi Arabia accusing Iran of fueling the violence and the Houthis claiming they targeted Saudi military assets.

Houthis Strike Aden Presidential Palace, Killing Five in Escalating Yemen-Saudi Conflict
world13 days ago

Houthis Strike Aden Presidential Palace, Killing Five in Escalating Yemen-Saudi Conflict

Houthi forces launched a missile and drone attack on the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, on October 15, 2026. The strike killed at least five people, including two bodyguards of Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani, and injured 16 others. While the prime minister and cabinet members were unharmed, the attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict between the internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthis. Saudi Arabia, which supports the Yemeni government, accused Iran of fueling the violence, while the Houthis claimed they were targeting a Saudi military operations center within the palace complex.

Houthis Strike Aden Presidential Palace, Killing Five as Saudi-Yemeni War Escalates
conflict-and-security14 days ago

Houthis Strike Aden Presidential Palace, Killing Five as Saudi-Yemeni War Escalates

Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile and drone attack on the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, on Thursday, killing at least five people and injuring 16. The strike targeted the headquarters of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, where Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani was present but unharmed. The Houthis claimed they were targeting a Saudi military operations center within the complex, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict linked to the broader Iran war.

Houthis Strike Yemeni Government Headquarters in Aden, Killing Two Guards
middle-east14 days ago

Houthis Strike Yemeni Government Headquarters in Aden, Killing Two Guards

Iran-backed Houthis launched a missile and drone attack on the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killing two security personnel. The internationally recognized government confirmed Prime Minister Shaya al-Zandani and cabinet members survived unharmed. Saudi Arabia accused Iran of fueling the escalation, while the Houthis claimed they targeted a Saudi military operations center. The strike follows a deadly attack on Riyadh’s main airport and intensifies regional tensions.

Houthis Strike Yemeni Presidential Palace in Aden, Killing Two Guards
middle-east-conflict14 days ago

Houthis Strike Yemeni Presidential Palace in Aden, Killing Two Guards

Houthi rebels fired five ballistic missiles at the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killing two security personnel and injuring others. The internationally recognized government confirmed Prime Minister Shaya Zindani and cabinet members were unharmed. The attack marks a significant escalation, occurring alongside continued Houthi strikes on Saudi infrastructure and a UN Security Council condemnation of the violence.

Houthis Halt Government Advance in Yemen, Strike Saudi Airports
conflict22 days ago

Houthis Halt Government Advance in Yemen, Strike Saudi Airports

Houthi forces have stalled the Saudi-backed government’s offensive in south-west Yemen, approaching Taiz and striking Aden’s airport, while also launching missile attacks on Saudi airports that killed three people. The Institute for the Study of War revised its assessment, noting Houthi resilience despite earlier claims of collapse. The US denied providing military support to Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, focusing instead on its conflict with Iran.