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Archived story · published October 15, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

World · October 15, 2026

Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls strikes

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Recent escalations in the Middle East involve Houthi strikes on a Yemeni presidential palace and reported attacks on Saudi infrastructure, coinciding with reports that the Trump administration is preparing military contingencies against Iran. The White House and Pentagon have reportedly drafted plans for using a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb on Iranian military sites, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pressuring the Lebanese government over seized Hezbollah explosives. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia has postponed major sporting events due to security concerns, and the EU is seeking additional naval support to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Houthis launched a missile attack on the Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, resulting in four deaths.
  • The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a cruise missile over Saudi Arabia's Medina region on Thursday.
  • The White House and Pentagon have prepared plans for the potential use of a Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb on Iranian military sites.
  • Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah admitted a seized 1,100-pound shipment of explosives belonged to the group.
  • The Asian Tour golf finale and other sporting events in Saudi Arabia were postponed due to security logistical challenges.
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian labeled the regional conflict as 'ecocide' during a summit in Armenia.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The Saudi-led coalition claims Riyadh's airport has been attacked 20 times in October.
  • The Houthis dismissed Saudi claims of intercepting a missile over Medina as a 'brazen lie.'
  • U.S. officials reported a warning from ousted Gen. Randy George regarding a five-year shortage of missile defense munitions.
  • The U.S. is reportedly considering easing sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet to lower global shipping costs.
  • Two men were convicted in Germany for planning attacks on pro-Israel figures for Iran.

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