Houthi Rebels Fire Missiles at Israel, Opening New Front in Iran-Israel War
Key Takeaways
- Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Israel, entering the Iran-Israel war.
- U.S. Marines arrived in the region to bolster forces.
- Red Sea shipping disruption threatens global oil and gas supplies.
Houthis Enter War
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched ballistic missiles at Israeli military sites.
“• Houthis enter war: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels waded into the expanding Middle East conflict, announcing that they fired two missiles at Israel”
Israeli air raid sirens sounded in Beersheba and Tel Aviv.
The Houthis had previously disrupted shipping lanes in the Red Sea but had not directly attacked Israel before.
France Condemns Houthi Attacks
France condemned the Houthis' strikes on Israeli targets.
The French foreign ministry spokesman called the attacks irresponsible.
The conflict has killed thousands and disrupted energy markets.
Regional and Global Impact
The Houthis' entry raised fears of further disruption to global shipping.
They could potentially disrupt the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Pakistan is mediating negotiations between Iran and the US.
US and Israel Prepare
About 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the Middle East.
The United States and Israel continued striking Iran.
Iranian air defenses intercepted strikes over Gulf countries.
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