US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says “undeniable” evidence proves that Iran is violating international law by funneling missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen. Haley Thursday unveiled recently declassified evidence to prove the US's assertions. (Dec. 14) AP
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Shiite rebels says a missile fired over Riyadh has been intercepted. The Yemeni rebels say they targeted the royal palace in the kingdom’s capital.
The announcement by the coalition was carried by Saudi state TV on Tuesday as people in the kingdom posted videos on social media showing a small cloud of smoke in the sky, rising.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, spokesman for the Shiite rebels in Yemen, says they fired a ballistic missile targeting the Yamama palace. Abdul-Salam tweeted that a ballistic “Volcano H-2” missile was used in the attack.
More: Killing of ex-Yemen president will lead to more violence in civil war, analysts say
More: Yemen facing 'largest famine in decades' if blockade isn't lifted, U.N. aid chief says
Join the Nation's Conversation
To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs