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Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports

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Abuomer, E., & Mhawish, M. R. (2026, October 16). Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/16/iran-war-live-saudi-blasts-houthi-war-crimes-us-warns-on-saudi-airports?traffic_source=rss

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On October 15, 2026, the Houthis fired several missiles at al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, Yemen, killing two security personnel and injuring others. The prime minister and cabinet members were unharmed but evacuated. Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud explosions near the palace. This attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, which supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government. Over the past week, the Houthis have launched over 20 attacks on Saudi airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 17 people and wounding over 300 others. The coalition led by Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis of obtaining missiles from other regional countries. Yemen’s Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani confirmed that five missiles were fired at the palace complex, while Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed they targeted a Saudi military operations headquarters in Aden.

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Enes Abuomer

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