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Iran-aligned Houthis launch deadly attack on Yemeni presidential palace in escalating campaign against Saudi Arabia

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:34:14 +0000

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Key context: <p>Iran-aligned Houthi rebels carried out a deadly attack on the presidential Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, the headquarters of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, on Thursday, killing five people, including two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani’s security detail. The missile and drone attack also injured 16 people, according to Yemen’s Health Ministry, while the Houthis claimed &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/iran-aligned-houthis-launch-deadly-attack-on-yemeni-presidential-palace-in-escalating-campaign-against-saudi-arabia/">Iran-aligned Houthis launch deadly attack on Yemeni presidential palace in escalating campaign against Saudi Arabia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Iran-aligned Houthi rebels carried out a deadly attack on the presidential Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, the headquarters of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, on Thursday, killing five people, including two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani’s security detail. The missile and drone attack also injured 16 people, according to Yemen’s Health Ministry, while the Houthis claimed … The post Iran-aligned Houthis launch deadly attack on Yemeni presidential palace in escalating campaign against Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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