Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-16
In Yemen, pro-Iranian Houthi rebels struck the presidential palace in Aden, causing at least four deaths, according to France 24. This attack marks a new escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government.
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of providing military support to the Houthis and retaliated by striking an oil facility near Sanaa. Meanwhile, fighting has intensified around several cities, notably Taiz, where food and medical shortages are worsening living conditions for residents.