Iran-aligned Houthis strike Yemeni presidential palace in escalating campaign against Saudi Arabia: news
16-10-2026
Iran-Aligned Houthis Strike Yemeni Presidential Palace in Escalating Campaign Against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched a missile strike targeting the Al-Maashiq presidential palace in the southern port city of Aden, marking a sharp military escalation against the internationally recognized Yemeni government and the Saudi-led coalition.
The New ArabDetails of the Aden Palace Attack
Casualties and Damage: Security and government military officials confirmed that ballistic missiles struck the perimeter of the Al-Maashiq compoundthe seat of the Saudi-backed Yemeni executive leadershipkilling at least two to four guards and leaving multiple personnel wounded.
CBS NewsHouthi Claims: Houthi-affiliated media stated the operation targeted command facilities and ammunition depots utilized by Saudi military officers overseeing coalition support in the interim capital.
CBS NewsConcurrent Assaults: In tandem with the Aden strike, Houthi forces launched ballistic missile barrages against government-held positions in the oil-rich Marib province.
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Broader Escalation Against Saudi Arabia
The strike on Aden forms part of a wider, intensified offensive across the Arabian Peninsula:
Air Defenses Engaged: The Saudi-led military coalition intercepted cross-border armed drones over southern border regions and the city of Khamis Mushait.
The New ArabInfrastructure Threats: The operation coincides with repeated Houthi missile and drone attempts against Saudi energy infrastructure, transport hubs, and civilian aviation targets.
The New ArabDiplomatic Friction: Saudi officials directly accused Tehran of providing the advanced drone, cruise, and ballistic missile capabilities enabling the offensive, warning that the collapse of long-standing truce arrangements threatens regional maritime routes and energy security.
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