Yemen’s Houthis Launch First Strike on Israel, Opening New Front in Iran War
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have launched their first attack on Israel, firing ballistic missiles at Israeli military sites in the occupied West Bank. This escalation could widen the conflict across the region, with significant implications for global trade routes and energy prices.
Yemen's Houthis have launched an attack on Israel, firing ballistic missiles at military sites. The attack was intercepted, but it signals the Houthis' entry into the conflict. The war had centered on Iran, Israel, and Gulf countries, but Yemen's involvement risks expanding the battlefield. The Houthis have struck targets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE before. Their entry raises concerns about global trade routes, especially the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Oil markets have been shaken, with prices climbing due to fears over attacks near vital maritime chokepoints. Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed multiple people, including journalists and paramedics. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, but a quick resolution appears unlikely.
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