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Houthis Join Iran-Israel War
The Houthis fired ballistic missiles at southern Israel, marking their formal entry into the conflict.
Both missiles were intercepted, but this opened a new front thousands of kilometers from Israel.
The Houthis declared the operation was coordinated with Iran and Hezbollah and successfully achieved its objectives.
The entire Iran-led regional alliance is now engaged in the war against Israel.
Bab el-Mandeb Chokepoint at Risk
The Houthis have campaigned against commercial shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint.
10-12% of global maritime trade passes through Bab el-Mandeb.
This is the second chokepoint threatened after the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis' missile range covers southern Israel, posing a new direct threat.
Proxy Front Expands, Israel Bombs Yemen
Israel launched airstrikes against Yemeni targets including Houthi headquarters in Sana'a.
“The Houthis: We attacked sensitive targets in Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah”
Anadolu Ajansı confirmed the Houthis declared their attacks coordinated with Iran and Hezbollah.
Haaretz reported Israeli Defense Forces intercepted about 30 missiles that crossed from Iran into Israel.
Israel continued to strike Iranian targets in Iraq and demolished oil facilities at Kharg Island.
Regional War Spills into Africa
Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Egypt condemned the strike as an unacceptable violation of African sovereignty.
The United Nations called for maximum restraint.
The regional war's expansion signifies a strategic turning point.
