Iran-Aligned Houthis Launch Ballistic Missiles at Israel, Escalate Regional War
Key Takeaways
- Iran-aligned Houthis launch ballistic missiles at southern Israel, first attack since US-Israeli war began.
- Houthis claim to targeted sensitive Israeli military sites; Israel says it intercepted missiles.
- This direct attack marks first intervention in the Iran-led conflict and heightens regional escalation.
Houthis Attack Israel
The Houthis launched ballistic missile strikes at Israel, 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”
Israel intercepted missiles fired from Yemen.
The Houthis carried out a second attack within 24 hours and vowed to continue strikes.
War Expands Across Region
The Houthi entrance expanded the five-week war into Yemen.
Israel struck over 100 targets in Iran and 170 in Lebanon.
The Pentagon moved thousands of ground troops into the region.
Global Economic Impact
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed.
“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”
Pakistan negotiated passage for 20 ships.
Major shipping companies suspended voyages through the Red Sea.
Regional Diplomacy Attempts
Fidan warned against lasting hostilities and identified Israel as the primary obstacle to peace.
Pakistan hosted talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Analysts called the war a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
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