1 month, 2 straits, more strikes: how long will the US-Israeli war on Iran last?

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alcott Wei,Fan ChenMarch 28, 2026 at 03:31 PM

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Chinese analysts believe the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, now in its second month, is unlikely to be prolonged despite escalating tensions. The conflict has expanded geographically, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen firing missiles at Israel, one of which was intercepted. The Houthis operate near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical shipping lane for Eurasian trade. Analysts warn that Houthi obstruction of this strait could significantly impact the global economy and potentially cause another increase in oil prices, which have already risen. The Houthi missile attack was reportedly issued as a warning.

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Oil prices have already soared above US$100 a barrel.

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The Israeli military said it intercepted one of the projectiles.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel from Yemen.

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The missile attack was meant “as a warning”.

quote — Houthi source quoted by Xinhua90% confidence

Obstruction of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could lead to another rise in oil prices.

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Tsinghua University 30% Xinhua 40% Centre for International Security and Strategy 40% Jodie Wen 50% Yemen 60% Red Sea 60% Houthi ×370% Bab el-Mandeb Strait 70% United States 80% Israel 80% Iran ×390%

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us-israeli war on iran 100% houthi rebels 80% bab el-mandeb strait 80% shipping lane 70% missile attack 60% oil prices 60% red sea 50% world economy 50%