The United States has urged Israel not to respond directly to drone and missile attacks by Tehran-backed Yemeni Houthis, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. “The US has told Israel to let the American military respond to the Houthis,” read the report, adding that Washington believes a response from the Israeli army “could expand the conflict” in the region. Houthis have intensified their attacks since the truce agreement between Israel and Hamas collapsed on November 1. “We know that the Houthis are supported by Iran, not just politically and philosophically but, of course, with weapon systems,” he stressed. “We need to start holding them responsible,” Senator Thom Tillis told Iran International on Wednesday.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 07, 2023 16:21 UTC