Houthi Missile Strike on Aden Presidential Palace Kills Two, Yemeni Minister Confirms

A Houthi missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally-recognized government, has killed two members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani's security detail, according to a minister. The Iran-aligned rebels claimed they were targeting an alleged Saudi military operations center inside the Al-Maashiq Palace compound. The Saudi-led military coalition, which has backed the Yemeni government in its long fight against the Houthis, said it intercepted a missile in the Medina region. The Houthis have threatened further attacks. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Iranians that the country is facing its most intense blockade since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and accused the United States of seeking to provoke public protests. The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing conflict involving Iran-aligned groups. The attack on the presidential palace underscores the persistent instability in Yemen despite years of war, and the broader regional dimensions of the conflict, with Saudi Arabia and Iran backing opposing sides. The international community has repeatedly called for de-escalation, but violence continues to threaten civilian lives and political stability.