As war on Iran enters second month, Yemen’s Houthis open new front

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 29, 2026 at 01:59 AM

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One month after the US and Israel began military operations against Iran on February 28, 2026, Yemen's Houthi rebels have opened a new front by attacking Israel. The Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Israel, which were reportedly intercepted, pledging further action in support of allies. This escalation raises concerns about the conflict spiraling out of control, as Iran has already disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis' involvement also threatens to disrupt Red Sea traffic via the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, potentially impacting Israeli trade. The US anticipates concluding its military operations against Iran within weeks, even as further deployments arrive in the region.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington expected to conclude its military operations against Iran within weeks.

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Iran has throttled traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Houthis pledged to continue fighting in support of “resistance fronts in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran”.

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US and Israeli forces began striking Iran a month prior.

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Yemen’s Houthis have attacked Israel for the first time.

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Lebanon 30% Donald Trump 35% Sanaa 35% Marco Rubio 40% Strait of Hormuz 50% Bab al-Mandeb Strait ×255% Red Sea ×260% Yemen ×370% United States ×475% Israel ×580% Houthis ×585% Iran ×790%

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war on iran 100% yemen's houthis 90% attacks on israel 80% escalating conflict 70% red sea traffic 60% bab al-mandeb strait 50% strait of hormuz 50% us military operations 40% global economy 40%