US considering 'Mother of All Bombs' against Iran amid escalating Houthi attacks
As Iran-aligned Houthis launch deadly attacks in Yemen, US sources indicate a drastic military option is under consideration against Iran.
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Iran-aligned Houthi forces launched a deadly missile and drone attack on the Al-Ma'ashiq presidential palace complex in Aden, Yemen, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. This attack targeted the seat of Yemen's internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia.
The strike resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and wounded 16 others, including security guards and civilian staff. Two of Yemen's Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani's bodyguards were among those killed, though the Prime Minister and other cabinet members present at the palace were reported safe.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the assault, stating that the target was a Saudi military operations headquarters located within the Aden compound. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition, with both sides reporting intensified military actions in recent weeks.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reporting on Houthi attacks and the US consideration of the 'Mother of All Bombs'
- AJ: exploring the implications of a US-Iran conflict and the nature of the 'Mother of All Bombs'
- The Guardian: confirming Houthi missile strikes and the stakes for Western security in Yemen
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theguardian.com ↗ aljazeera.com ↗ japantimes.co.jp ↗ jpost.com ↗ cbc.ca ↗