A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By SAMY MAGDYMarch 29, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, launched missile attacks on Israel on Saturday, marking their entry into the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Houthis claimed to target sensitive Israeli military sites, while Israel reported intercepting a missile. This action raises concerns about potential disruptions to global shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, a crucial passage for approximately 12% of global trade. The Houthis, controlling much of northern Yemen, are a key part of Iran's "Axis of Resistance," and their involvement could exacerbate the existing tensions and further impact international trade routes. The Israeli military stated they are preparing for a multifront war.

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The Houthis control the Yemeni capital of Sanaa and much of the country’s north.

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We are preparing for a multifront war.

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The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen.

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About 12% of the world’s trade typically passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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Houthi rebels claimed two missile launches at Israel.

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United States 30% Hezbollah 30% Effie Defrin 30% Sanaa ×240% Strait of Hormuz 40% Bab el-Mandeb Strait 50% Yemen ×360% Middle East ×260% Iran ×370% Red Sea ×270% Israel ×680% Houthi ×890%

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houthi missile attack 100% red sea shipping 90% middle east war 80% global shipping 70% bab el-mandeb strait 70% iranian-backed houthis 60% strait of hormuz 50% trade passage 50% axis of resistance 40%

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