Iran-backed Houthis fire missile at Israel from Yemen, risking further escalation
The Iran-backed Houthi militant group has claimed responsibility for firing a missile at Israel from Yemen, marking its entry into the widening Middle East conflict. The attack risks further disrupting the region's vital shipping lanes, particularly in the Red Sea, a critical artery for global trade.
The Houthi militant group launched a missile at Israel from Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the launch and intercepted the threat. The Houthis' entry into the conflict could disrupt shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The Red Sea is a vital corridor for global commerce, with around one-tenth of the world's seaborne oil shipments passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis have previously targeted ships in the Red Sea, reducing traffic and oil flows. The attack risks escalating the conflict and disrupting global trade.
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