Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says | BBC News

The Houthis in Yemen have attacked the presidential palace in the port city of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognised government. A minister reports that two people were killed. The report also covers a Saudi-led coalition claim that it intercepted a missile in the Medina region, which the Houthis denied carrying out, and reports that the US is considering a large non-nuclear bomb against Iran if combat resumes.

• Houthi attack on the presidential palace in Aden, which kills two according to a minister
• Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a missile in the Medina region; Houthis deny involvement
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian describes the most intense blockade since 1979
• Reports that the US is considering its largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran

The Houthis in Yemen have attacked the presidential palace in the port city of Aden - the seat of the internationally-recognised government. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Iranians that the country is facing its most intense blockade since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and has accused the US of seeking to provoke public protests. The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis says it has intercepted a missile in the Medina region. The Houthis have threatened more attacks on Saudi Arabia but have denied carrying out this one. Finally, according to reports, the US is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Donald Trump should decide to renew combat in the war that has hit a deadlock. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Houthis #Yemen #DonaldTrump #US #BBCNews