Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi movement has confirmed that it carried out a missile attack on Israel, marking its first direct involvement in the ongoing conflict linked to the war between Israel, the United States, and Iran.
The group said the strike was launched in response to continued military actions against Iran and its allies in the region. Israel reported that it detected the missile and took steps to intercept it, though details about damage or casualties were not immediately clear.
This development signals a major escalation in the conflict, as the Houthis had until now stayed out of direct fighting despite expressing strong support for Iran. Their entry opens a new front in a war that is already spreading across several parts of the Middle East.
In recent days, Houthi leaders had warned that they were ready to act if the situation worsened. The latest strike suggests that those warnings have now turned into action. The group has also indicated that more attacks could follow if the war continues.
The conflict has already drawn in armed groups from Lebanon and Iraq, raising fears that it could turn into a wider regional war. With Yemen now involved, tensions are expected to rise further.
There are also growing concerns about global trade and energy supplies. The Houthis control areas close to key shipping routes in the Red Sea, and any escalation in that region could disrupt international shipping and push oil prices higher.
World leaders have been urging restraint, but the situation on the ground continues to intensify. Analysts say that the involvement of more groups linked to Iran could make it harder to contain the conflict in the coming days.