Houthi Missile Strikes on Israel Escalate Regional Tensions
Iran-backed Houthis intensify missile and drone attacks on Israel and global trade routes, prompting retaliatory strikes and raising concerns about Tehran's growing influence in Yemen.
- The Houthis have launched over 15 missile attacks on Israel in the past three weeks, targeting major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
- Israel has responded with retaliatory airstrikes on key Houthi infrastructure, including Hodeidah Port and Sanaa International Airport, aiming to weaken their operational capabilities.
- Iran's extensive military support, including advanced weaponry and training, has strengthened the Houthis, enabling them to threaten both Israel and global shipping routes.
- The Houthis’ attacks on maritime trade in the Bab al-Mandab Strait have disrupted shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing reroutes and raising global economic concerns.
- Intelligence challenges and Yemen's rugged terrain complicate efforts to counter the Houthis, with experts suggesting that addressing Iran's role is key to reducing the group's aggression.
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