Iran-Aligned Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Threaten Red Sea Chokepoint

The Houthis fired ballistic missiles toward Israel, marking their first attack since the war began.

“Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attacked Israel with a barrage of ballistic missiles – their first such strikes since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began”

Al Jazeera

They warned attacks would continue until aggression ceases.

Al Jazeera

The Israel Defense Forces intercepted the missile.

The Houthis raised the possibility of blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

This chokepoint handles 4 million barrels of oil per day.

BBC

Oil prices hit their highest since April.

Pakistan hosted a meeting of Middle Eastern powers to end the conflict.

“PiCK Will the Red Sea be blocked too… War situation deteriorates as Yemen’s Houthi rebels declare entry into the conflict Summary - The Houthis said they fired ballistic missiles at Israel and raised the possibility of blocking the Red Sea chokepoint, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, heightening concerns over disruptions to maritime logistics”

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The Houthis warned the Red Sea must remain open for humanitarian deliveries only.

De-escalation efforts coincided with regional conflict expanding.

The Houthis had largely stayed out of the fighting during the first month.

Their entrance signals a dangerous widening of the war.

CNBC

They are part of Iran’s Axis of Resistance.