The missile attacks coincided with Saudi-led coalition bombing in the Ibb and Taiz provinces and an explosion in Riyadh that halted air traffic. In separate remarks to Reuters, Vice President Vance stated that Washington remains open to a deal with Iran, though he noted that Tehran cannot fully block energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthi Forces Hit Aden Airport Runway With 2 Ballistic Missiles
War14 days ago
A series of aerial attacks by Ansarallah forces targeted infrastructure in southern Yemen's Saudi-backed regions on Oct. 6. Two ballistic missiles struck the runway and adjacent areas of Aden International Airport, and another projectile hit a Saudi mercenary operations room in the city. Local media and Saudi Al Hadath reported the strikes as hitting both the aviation hub and military installations in the south.
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