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Iran-Aligned Houthis Enter Fight, Launch First Strikes At Israel

27 March, 2026.Iran.18 sources

Key Takeaways

Yemen's Houthi movement launched ballistic missiles at Israel, marking its first direct attack.
Opens a new front in the Iran-Israel war and risks Red Sea shipping.
Follows U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, signaling expansion by Iran-aligned groups.

Houthis Launch Missiles at Israel

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis entered the Middle East war by firing ballistic missiles and drones at Israel.

“Key moments in first month of US-Israeli war on Iran Yemen’s Houthis have attacked Israel for the first time, a month after US and Israeli forces began striking Iran, opening up a new front in a rapidly escalating conflict that has killed thousands of people, displaced millions and rattled the global economy”

Al Jazeera

Israel's air defense systems intercepted all incoming projectiles.

Al Jazeera

The Houthis pledged to continue strikes until all fronts of the resistance cease being attacked.

Red Sea Shipping at Risk

The Houthis threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime chokepoint.

The group has previously disrupted shipping in the Red Sea during past conflicts.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Analysts warned of significant implications for regional stability and the global economy.

U.S. Forces Deploy Amid Unclear Strategy

Additional U.S. forces arrived in the Middle East.

“"The Houthis announced that they will enter the war if attacks on Iran continue, warning Israel and the United States not to use the Red Sea in the ongoing attacks in the Middle East”