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At least two killed in explosions near palace in Aden used by Yemen’s govt. in latest Houthi attack

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0000

Smoke billows from the presidential palace complex following an attack by Yemen’s Houthis, according to government officials, in Aden, Yemen, on October 15, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.
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At least six explosions struck on Thursday (October 15, 2026) near the palace used by Yemen’s internationally recognised government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said. An official said at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen quickly claimed responsibility.

It was a rare attack on the palace area, as fighting has escalated between the rebels and a Saudi-led coalition in the latest front in the Iran war. The explosions caused panic among residents, who fled the area.

Another six people were wounded, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press. The government said the Houthis attacked with missiles and drones, the Aden-based SABA news agency reported.

A security official said at least two explosions were on top of the hill near the Maashiq palace, and two others were near the security gate.

Many of Yemen’s government leaders are living in exile, and those in Aden were safe, a government official said. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

The Houthis said they attacked a military operations headquarters with the “Saudi enemy,” part of their strategy of attacking Saudi targets that has included a series of attacks on airports and oil infrastructure inside the kingdom.

The escalation has complicated efforts to end the wider Iran war and further rattled global markets as Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s top oil exporters, faces repeated attacks. Regional aviation is affected, too, as the rebels have warned airlines about their use of Saudi airspace for attacks. Thousands of flights across the kingdom have been disrupted.

Published – October 15, 2026 11:12 pm IST

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Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks for repair

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0000

This handout satellite image released by Vantor shows a view of a pumping station along the general route of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline (Petroline) in al-Mesabaah, southeast of Medina, on September 13, 2026, following an attack and resulting fires on September 11 which caused significant damage to the site along the pipeline.
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A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack last week will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials told The Associated Press.

The East-West Pipeline, which runs across the kingdom, is key to Saudi Arabia’s strategy of shifting its oil exports to the Red Sea to avoid the Persian Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have stifled shipping. The 1,200-kilometre pipeline can carry up to 7 million barrels of oil a day. An attack that Saudi Arabia blamed on drones from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq forced the shutdown of the pipeline on Thursday (September 10, 2026).

The officials, who have been briefed on the matter, said repairing the damage could take three to five weeks, including at a major pumping facility. One of the officials said the line may work partially while teams carry out the repairs.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorised to brief the media.

The Saudi oil company Aramco, which operates the pipeline, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The government-run Centre for International Communication, which oversees foreign media in the kingdom, said it was looking into an AP inquiry about how long it will take to repair the pipeline.

Published – September 14, 2026 07:24 pm IST

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0000

The number of tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz fell to just one on Thursday (July 24, 2026), the lowest level since May 7, according ‌to shiptracking data, amid ongoing shipping risks in the West Asia and as ⁠oil prices surged back to $100 a barrel.

Only one tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on July 23, compared with ‌three the day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed.

Very large crude carrier New ‌Giant, loaded with 2 million barrels of Iraqi ‌Basrah ⁠crude, exited the strait on Thursday ⁠and is due to arrive at China’s Rizhao port by mid-August.- Reuters

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Yemen’s Houthis Say Will Target All Ships Heading To Israel

admin — Thu, 16 May 2024 18:38:13 +0000

Houthis have previously said their main targets are Israel and its allies. (File)

Dubai:

All ships heading to Israeli ports will be targeted by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and not just in the Red Sea region, the group’s leaded Abdulmalik al-Houthi said in a televised speech on Thursday.

The group has threatened to extend their attacks on ships heading to Israeli ports to the Mediterranean Sea, in what they say is a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians during Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.

Al-Houthi urged China, Russia, Asian and European countries to not transport goods to Israeli ports.

Houthis have previously said their main targets are Israel, and its allies the United States and Britain.

“Everyone must stop transporting to the occupied Palestinian ports… It is in the interest of all companies to stop transporting to the Israeli enemy towards the Mediterranean Sea or in any direction,” al-Houthi said.

Houthi attacks have raised the cost of shipping and insurance by disrupting a key trade route between Asia and Europe, forcing shipping firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Houthis Say Will Target Any Ship Supplying, Transporting Goods To Israel

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 14:26:11 +0000

Months of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping. (File)

Dubai:

The leader of Yemen’s Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday the group would target ships of any company related to supplying or transporting goods to Israel regardless of their destination.

He said this was a fourth stage of escalation in retaliation to “the Israeli aggression on Rafah” in the southern Gaza Strip.

“From now on, we are also thinking about the fifth stage and the sixth stage, and we have very important, sensitive and influential choices on the enemies,” he added.

Months of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa, and stoked fears that the Israel-Hamas war could spread to destabilise the wider Middle East.

The United States and Britain have carried out strikes against Houthi targets in response to the attacks on shipping.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Yemen’s Houthis say their missile hit India-bound Andromeda Star oil ship in Red Sea

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 02:03:22 +0000

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Yemen’s Houthis said on April 27 their missiles hit the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red Sea, as they continue attacking commercial ships in the area in a show of support for Palestinians fighting Israel in the Gaza war.

The ship’s master reported damage to the vessel, British maritime security firm Ambrey said.

Houthis missiles hit Andromeda Star oil tanker in Red Sea

Houthi spokesman Yahya Sarea said the Panama-flagged ship was British-owned, but shipping data shows it was recently sold, according to LSEG data and Ambrey. Its current owner is Seychelles-registered. The tanker is engaged in Russia-linked trade. It was en route from Primorsk, Russia, to Vadinar, India, Ambrey said.

Also read: How has Red Sea trouble impacted India? | Explained

The Red Sea crisis

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched repeated drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden since November, forcing shippers to re-route cargo to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa and stoking fears the Israel-Hamas war could spread and destabilize the Middle East.

The attack on the Andromeda Star comes after a brief pause in the Houthis’ campaign that targets ships with ties to Israel, the United States and Britain.

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier sailed out of the Red Sea via the Suez Canal on April 26 after assisting a U.S.-led coalition to protect commercial shipping. The Houthis on Friday said they downed an American MQ-9 drone in airspace of Yemen’s Saada province.

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