Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Missile Barrage At Israel, Open New War Front
Key Takeaways
- Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles at Israel, their first attack in the Iran-Israel war.
- Missiles targeted sensitive Israeli military sites; Israel said it shot down two missiles.
- Escalation raises fears of a broader regional war across the Middle East.
Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched their first missile strike against Israel.
“The latest missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Israel mark a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict Tehran: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group has intensified its military activity by launching repeated missile attacks towards Israel, signalling a broader regional escalation in an already volatile conflict”
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree announced a missile barrage targeting sensitive Israeli military sites.
Israel confirmed intercepting missiles from Yemen and responded with retaliatory strikes.
The Houthis' entry raised fears of further disruption to global trade.
Red Sea Trade at Risk
The Houthis command Yemen's Red Sea coastline near Bab al-Mandeb.
Analysts warned sustained Houthi attacks could close the strait.
Maersk confirmed the Port of Salalah had been evacuated after damage.
Iran-Aligned Houthis Join War
The Houthis are part of Iran's Axis of Resistance.
Their operation was coordinated with concurrent attacks by Hezbollah and Iran.
The Houthis claimed their operation coincided with heroic operations by fighters in Iran and Lebanon.
Global Reaction and Diplomatic Efforts
The US cut the runway at Socotra airport to prevent arms shipments.
Iranian President Pezeshkian spoke with Pakistan's prime minister ahead of a regional summit.
The conflict had killed thousands and triggered large disruptions in global energy markets.
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