Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have launched a barrage of missiles against Israel, marking their entry into the conflict. The attack raises fears of further disruption to the world economy, as the Houthis have the capacity to attack shipping in the Red Sea.
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have launched missiles against Israel. They targeted sensitive Israeli military sites and vowed to continue such attacks. Israel intercepted one missile coming from Yemen. The Houthis' entry into the conflict raises fears of disrupting the world economy, as they can attack shipping in the Red Sea. Yemen has been devastated by a civil war that began 12 years ago. The Houthis control the Red Sea coastline and have previously attacked shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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