Yemen's Houthi Rebels Open New Front, Launch Missiles at Israel
Key Takeaways
- Houthis fired missiles at Israel, their first attack since the Iran-Israel war began.
- Opens a new front in the Iran war and threatens Red Sea shipping.
- Follows US-Israeli strikes on Iran as regional forces deploy, including Marines.
Houthi Attacks Begin
The Houthis launched their first missile attacks on Israel since the war began.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting sensitive Israeli military sites.
The Israel Defense Forces said it intercepted all attempted attacks.
Red Sea Shipping Threat
The Houthis signaled they might target maritime vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Their previous attacks on shipping disrupted roughly $1 trillion in trade annually.
About 12% of global seaborne oil passes through Bab el-Mandeb.
US Deploys More Troops
The US dispatched approximately 3,500 additional personnel aboard an amphibious assault ship.
The Pentagon was preparing for possible ground operations.
The conflict had already killed thousands across the region.
Regional Spread and Economic Impact
Iranian and Israeli forces had been fighting across multiple fronts for more than four weeks.
Oil markets reacted nervously, with Brent crude rising above $150.
The war triggered the world's largest-ever disruption to global energy supplies.
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