Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel as war in the Mideast intensifies
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed their first missile launch on Israel, escalating the ongoing war in the Middle East. The attack comes as the conflict continues to disrupt global air travel, oil exports, and cause fuel prices to soar.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile toward Israel, which was intercepted by the Israeli military. The attack is the first by the Houthis since the war in the Middle East started. Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities, and Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel and neighboring Gulf Arab states. The conflict has caused economic fallout, with Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbating the issue. The Houthi involvement could further complicate the war, potentially targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea corridor. The US has sent more troops to the region, with attempts at diplomacy ongoing.
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