Iran has denied supplying hypersonic missiles to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, despite the group claiming to have used such a missile in an attack on Israel. The incident has heightened tensions in the region and sparked a war of words between Iran and Israel.
Iran’s influence in Iraq is expanding rapidly, marked by the recent opening of offices by Iranian-backed groups Hamas and Houthis in Baghdad. This development reflects Iran’s efforts to consolidate its regional power and counter US and Israeli influence. While Iraq struggles to balance its relations with both Iran and the US, Iran’s deep-rooted presence and strategic alliances have shifted the country’s political landscape.
The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Tel Aviv, Israel, early Friday morning. The attack resulted in one fatality and 10 injuries. This marks the first attack on Tel Aviv to cause casualties since a rocket strike from Gaza in May. The Israeli army confirmed an explosion caused by a falling aerial target.
Iran-backed Houthis launched a drone attack targeting the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean. The attack was part of the group’s ongoing campaign against international shipping in support of the Palestinian cause in the Gaza conflict.
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean. The attack is part of the group’s ongoing campaign against international shipping in support of Palestinians against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The Houthis have been accused of launching numerous drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden since November. The United States and Britain have retaliated with strikes against Houthi targets.
A US-led coalition warship successfully intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile fired over the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, marking a new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels amidst a recent lull in their activities. The missile, targeting the MV Yorktown, a US-flagged vessel, was shot down by the coalition warship, resulting in no casualties or damage to any ships. The Houthis, claiming responsibility for the attack, also alleged hitting another ship in the Indian Ocean, a claim lacking evidence. American officials speculate the rebels may be facing weapon shortages due to ongoing US-led airstrikes, leading to their recent decline in attacks.
The Houthi rebels have launched drone and missile attacks against two ships in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, targeting an American vessel and an Israeli-operated ship. The attacks come as tensions escalate between Israel and the Houthis over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
