Yemen’s Houthis have officially joined the Middle East war, launching attacks on Israel in the latest phase of the escalating conflict. The Israeli military confirmed that a missile was fired from Yemen early Saturday, marking the first direct attack from the country.
Warning sirens sounded in the city of Beersheba and areas near Israel’s nuclear research facility, the third such alert in a single night. At the same time, Iran and Hezbollah continued heavy nighttime bombing, further increasing the military pressure on Israel.
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have not given any details about the attack, but have previously indicated that they are prepared to intervene directly in the conflict. Their military spokesman, Yahya Saree, previously said that they “hold the trigger” if attacks on Iran continue.
The new crisis has directly affected the Red Sea waterway, a vital route for international trade. The Houthis have previously launched attacks on commercial vessels, using missiles and drones, disrupting the flow of goods worth billions of dollars.
Meanwhile, Israel launched airstrikes on nuclear facilities inside Iran, hours after threatening to expand its military operations. The Iranian government responded quickly, threatening retaliatory measures, with an attack on a base in Saudi Arabia, where US soldiers were injured.
The situation has raised concerns about the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and natural gas exports. Although Iran has said it will facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid, security threats continue to grow, threatening the global economy and food security.
On the political front, US President Donald Trump reiterated his call to strengthen ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, saying that major agreements could be reached once the conflict is resolved.
