JERUSALEM, March 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israel's military reported a first missile launch from Yemen since the Middle East war began on February 28, after Iran's Houthi allies threatened to join the fighting. A military statement said Israeli forces had "identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defence systems are operating to intercept the threat". It was the first such statement mentioning a launch from Yemen during the war with Iran, which has entered its second month. There were no reports of any casualties or damage in Israel, and media reports suggested the missile may have been intercepted. Yemen's Houthi movement warned on Friday it would join the war if US-Israeli attacks continue to hit its ally Iran or if more countries join the conflict.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 28, 2026 04:37 UTC