Houthis strike Yemen’s government seat in escalating regional conflict

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The attacks mark a significant escalation in Yemen, where Aden serves as the seat of the internationally recognized government. The strikes followed reported Houthi attacks on a presidential palace complex and came amid coalition operations against Houthi weapons-smuggling networks. The developments add pressure to an already volatile Middle East security environment, with potential consequences for civilian aviation, maritime routes and regional diplomacy.

Sources: Arab News, Associated Press, CNN, Agence France-Presse