A month into the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, a missile launched from Yemen has been detected for the first time, Israel's military said on Saturday. The Houthis are a military, political and religious movement led by the Houthi family and based in northern Yemen. The following year, Saudi Arabia led a coalition of Arab states in a military intervention to attempt to dislodge the group. The Houthis demonstrated significant missile and drone capabilities, attacking oil installations and vital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Others say the Houthis have kept their powder dry for an opportune moment to enter the conflict, in coordination with Iran, in order to exert maximum pressure.

Source: The Telegraph March 28, 2026 08:36 UTC