JERUSALEM: 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 defense 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.

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early Saturday.

Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel aseguraron haber detectado un misil lanzado hacia su territorio desde Yemen, el primer ataque enviado desde este país

Yemen's Houthi movement warned it would join the war if US-Israeli attacks continue to hit its ally Iran or if more countries join the conflict. 'We affirm that our fingers are on…

JERUSALEM: 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.…

I ribelli Houthi yemeniti, sostenuti dall'Iran, hanno rivendicato il loro primo attacco contro Israele dall'inizio della guerra in Medio Oriente, un mese fa. (ANSA)

I ribelli Houthi yemeniti, sostenuti dall'Iran, hanno rivendicato il loro primo attacco contro Israele dall'inizio della guerra in Medio Oriente, un mese fa. (ANSA)

Iran-Israel war: Follow The Hindu's latest updates on the West Asia conflict on March 28, 2026

The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel in a statement broadcast on their media on Saturday (28 March). Brigadier General Yahya…

The entry of the Houthis in the war marks a significant escalation in the conflict as it enters its second month.

The Iranian-backed Houthis launched missile strikes toward Israel, marking Yemen's first foray into the wider Middle East conflict involving Iran.

There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.