Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Escalate with Strike on Aden Presidential Palace

Several Houthi missiles and drones struck the presidential Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden on Thursday, killing two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani's security detail, according to Yemen's internationally recognized government. The Iran-aligned rebels claimed they were targeting an alleged Saudi military operations center inside the compound. A Saudi-led military coalition has backed the government in its long fight against the rebel group. The Houthis claimed the strike was part of a declared campaign against Saudi Arabia, which they accuse of aggression. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict, as the presidential palace is a symbol of the Yemeni government's authority. The Saudi-led coalition has not yet commented on the specific incident, but it has previously intercepted Houthi missiles targeting Saudi territory. The violence continues to threaten regional stability and undermine peace efforts.