TEHRAN, March 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels joined the month-old Middle East war, claiming two missile attacks on Israel that raised concern on Sunday about the war spreading to the Red Sea. During Israel's recent war in Gaza, the Houthis, claiming solidarity with Palestinians, attacked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, forcing companies to take costly detours. Until Saturday, they had sat out the latest conflict, even as the Red Sea grew more vital. An Israeli military spokesman said attacks on Iranian military industry had intensified and "within a few days, we will complete attacks on all critical components." - Red Sea shipping -The economic fallout of the war remained critical with Hormuz still all but impassable and attacks on infrastructure still frequent in the region.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 29, 2026 08:02 UTC