Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
Summary
The Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles on Yemen’s southern city of Aden, hitting the presidential palace and airport, causing deaths and injuries. These attacks mark a restart of fighting in Yemen’s ongoing war, which involves regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Iran.Key Facts
- The Houthis launched five missiles at Aden’s presidential palace, killing five people and injuring 16.
- Two missiles hit near Aden International Airport while a plane was preparing to take off to Cairo, but no one was hurt.
- Aden is the temporary capital of Yemen’s internationally recognized government after the Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa, in 2014.
- The Houthis claim their targets include military sites linked to Saudi forces supporting Yemen’s government.
- Fighting in Yemen had mostly paused under a 2022 ceasefire but recently resumed with new battles along the Red Sea coast.
- Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging the Houthi attacks, while Iran denies involvement and offers to mediate peace talks.
- Previous missile attacks on Aden, including a deadly 2020 airport strike, have increased tensions in the region.
- International reactions include calls for reducing violence and finding peaceful solutions.
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