- Israel's military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the first time it has faced fire from that country.
- The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the missile attack, which occurred amidst ongoing regional tensions including Iran and Hezbollah firing on Israel.
- The Houthis had previously maintained an uneasy ceasefire with Saudi Arabia but had threatened to join the conflict if escalation against the Islamic Republic continued.
- The potential entry of the Houthis into the war raises concerns about renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, which previously saw over 100 vessels attacked between November 2023 and January 2025.
- Separately, Iran agreed to allow humanitarian and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway, following a UN request, despite earlier striking a base in Saudi Arabia and wounding US service members.
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