Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Julian Borger Senior international correspondentMarch 28, 2026 at 03:14 PM

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The conflict between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran has escalated with the entry of Houthi forces from Yemen, who launched missile attacks on Israeli military sites. This expansion threatens key maritime routes like the Bab al-Mandab strait, potentially amplifying the war's impact on the global economy. While Israel claims to have intercepted one missile, the Houthis vow to continue operations until aggression ceases. A meeting of Middle Eastern powers in Pakistan aims to find a regional solution, but excludes the warring parties. Attacks have also been reported on a Saudi airbase and Kuwait airport, raising concerns about further regional involvement, including potential direct intervention by Saudi Arabia if its Red Sea oil export route is threatened.

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The decision by the Houthis to join the broader Middle East conflict marks a serious and deeply concerning escalation.

quote — Farea Al-Muslimi, Chatham House100% confidence

Israel said it had intercepted one missile originating in Yemen.

factual — Israel90% confidence

Houthi forces fired ballistic missiles at “sensitive Israeli military sites”.

factual — Houthi forces90% confidence

US could only be certain it had destroyed a third of Iran’s missile and drone arsenal.

factual — Reuters citing intelligence sources80% confidence

A missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 12 US soldiers.

factual — US media70% confidence

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Farea Al-Muslimi 40% Pakistan 40% Turkey 40% Egypt 40% Red Sea ×350% Saudi Arabia ×360% Bab al-Mandab ×360% United States ×470% Israel ×270% Yemen ×470% Iran ×680% Houthi forces ×490%

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houthi forces 90% iran conflict 80% missile attacks 70% israeli military sites 70% bab al-mandab strait 70% regional conflict 60% global economy 60% supply chain 50% red sea 50% saudi arabia 40%