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Houthi militants say they are acting in support of Iran and could join the broader war, potentially targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and other Red Sea chokepoints. Such moves could disrupt global oil and LNG flows, elevate prices, and widen the conflict by challenging key transit routes near Hormuz and across the Gulf.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim missiles and drones against Israel, marking a new front in the regional war. The escalation could widen hostilities and jeopardize Red Sea shipping via the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, complicating global trade as Iran’s closure of Hormuz limits alternative routes. Analysts warn of possible Saudi retaliation and severe humanitarian costs if the conflict broadens.
Israel's navy launched its first seaborne attack on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, targeting facilities used by Houthi rebels for military purposes and weapons smuggling, amid ongoing regional tensions and Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
The US military conducted a strike in Yemen targeting four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, following Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between the US and the Iran-aligned Houthi group, with the latter claiming their attacks are in support of Palestinians in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The attacks have disrupted global shipping and raised concerns about potential destabilization in the Middle East.