Houthis Formally Enter Iran-Israel War By Firing Missiles And Drones At Israel

The Yemen-based Houthi movement has formally entered the Iran-Israel war by firing missiles and drones at Israel, signaling a dramatic escalation powered by Iran’s regional proxy network.

“Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen say they have launched a barrage of missiles against Israel - the first since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran”

BBC

The Houthis announced two missile strikes at Israel and pledged more, with a second attack following within hours, marking the first explicit expansion of the conflict by a regional actor since the U.S.-Israel campaign began.

BBC

The Houthis’ entry expands the conflict into West Asia and gives the Red Sea coast a frontline role.

The move highlights Iran’s use of proxies to pressure Israel, Lebanon, and Iraqi groups.

CNN

Officials warn this could disrupt energy flows and global markets due to potential shipping disruptions.

The USS Tripoli, carrying 3,500 sailors and Marines, has arrived in the Middle East.

“On February 28, the United States and Israel attacked Iran after weeks of military buildup and threats from President Trump”

Council on Foreign Relations

The Pentagon approved the deployment of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, among other forces.

Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed in action in the month since the campaign began.

Iran will allow 20 Pakistani ships to pass Hormuz daily, according to Pakistan's foreign minister.

Pakistan is hosting top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt as it tries to mediate an end to the conflict.

DW

The U.S. condemned an attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan president’s residence as a direct assault on Iraq’s sovereignty.

Three people, including a Lebanese journalist working for a Hezbollah-owned network, have been killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon.

“What you need to know - Houthis claim two separate attacks on Israel in less than 24 hours - Both attacks were launched from Yemen, the first since the war started - US amphibious assault ship carrying thousands of Marines arrives in the Middle East - Trump critics hold 'No Kings' protests in US, Europe amid rising discontent over Iran war - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced defense agreements with the UAE, Qatar Here are the developments in the US-Israel war with Iran on Saturday, March 28, 2026: US condemns attack on Iraqi Kurdistan president's residence The US on Saturday "unequivocally and forcefully" condemned an attack on residence of Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, blaming it on pro-Iranian militias in Iraq”

DW

Air raid sirens were activated in several West Asian countries as the conflict widened.

El Mundo

Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed in action, with hundreds more wounded, as the campaign expands.