The conflict escalation has threatened the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and other oil-export routes, pushing Brent crude prices above $110 a barrel. Security risks have forced Saudi Arabia to postpone an EU summit and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. The US is weighing direct involvement in military operations as attacks continue to target shipping, oil infrastructure, and airports.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Houthi Missile Strikes on Aden Airport Push Brent Crude Above $110
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2 munitions landed within 100 meters of a passenger plane preparing for takeoff at a runway in Yemen's interim capital on Friday. The Houthi militia fired missiles at Aden International Airport and targeted a Saudi-backed coalition command center and weapons depots in the city, with no passengers reported injured. Saudi-led forces also intercepted drones near Riyadh and missiles over the Red Sea, including one heading toward the port city of Yanbu.
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