Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. Iran fired missiles toward Israel, while air defences early on Sunday intercepted missiles and drones across Gulf countries. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes. Houthi Brigadier General Yahya Saree said on the rebels’ Al-Masirah satellite television station that they launched missiles toward “sensitive Israeli military sites” in the south. Houthi rebels attacked more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels, between November 2023 and January 2025.

Source: Irish Examiner March 29, 2026 05:36 UTC