Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, marking their entry into the intensifying Middle East conflict. The move comes amid rising regional tensions and disruptions to Red Sea shipping that threaten global trade and energy markets.
Yemen's Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday. The move marks their entry into the Middle East war. The US and Israel had launched airstrikes on Iran, killing the supreme leader and sparking conflict. The Houthis had previously attacked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Saudi Arabia has diverted oil exports to the Red Sea port of Yanbu to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's military targeted a US logistics vessel near the Omani port of Salalah. Air travel has been disrupted with airport facilities damaged in strikes.
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