For the first time since the war began, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis say they’ve fired ballistic missiles at Israel—claiming to target “sensitive military sites.”
Israel, however, says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. So what’s really happening here—and who exactly are the Houthis?
The Houthis are a powerful armed group controlling large parts of Yemen, backed by Iran.
But their real strength? Not just missiles. Experts say it’s their ability to choke one of the world’s busiest trade routes—the Red Sea.
Regional Conflict Escalates
“Disrupting this corridor could have global ripple effects,” one analyst notes, pointing to rising shipping risks and economic pressure.
And it’s not just one фронт. Overnight, strikes hit Tehran, where an ongoing internet blackout has already stretched into weeks.
In Lebanon, families are fleeing fresh Israeli attacks.
“Our home is gone,” one displaced resident told reporters—just one voice in a growing humanitarian crisis.
Meanwhile, tensions spill into the Gulf. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a missile aimed at Riyadh.
While Kuwait reports drone damage at its international airport.
So where does it stop? With missiles crossing borders and conflicts overlapping, this isn’t just one war anymore—it’s a region holding its breath.
