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Yemen's internationally recognised government accused the Houthis of striking Aden International Airport with two ballistic missiles on October 24, 2026, the fourth such attack that month, as well as a coastguard headquarters and a second building. Saudi civil defence said it intercepted two missiles launched toward Mecca and Medina, a claim the Houthis denied, saying they targeted three Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and an airbase.
Houthi missile strikes hit Aden airport, Saudi cities targeted ↗Yemen's government says Houthi missiles struck Aden airport for the fourth time this month, while Saudi civil defence reports intercepting missiles aimed at Mecca and Medina.
Eight European and Middle Eastern states met in Istanbul and urged the US and Israel not to renew attacks on Iran, warning of wider war and higher oil prices.
State Department orders nonemergency staff and families out of its Saudi mission, citing Houthi strikes on airports and infrastructure; reports of wider Gulf exits disputed.
