Yemen's Houthi rebel movement said it launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday.

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could seek to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

It was the first offensive from the Iran‑aligned group since the war with Iran began on February 28, making Houthi's entry into the war.

By Mohammed Ghobari and Emma Farge ADEN/GENEVA, March 26 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, whose attacks on the Red Sea caused international shipping and trade chaos during the Gaza war, stands ready to strike the key waterway again in solidarity with Tehran,

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Tensions are rising across the Middle East as concerns grow over regional conflict and maritime security. Key waterways like the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz face increased risks to shipping and energy transport,

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al‑Houthi announced today, Thursday, that he would not hesitate to take a "military stance" if developments in the Middle East war require it, affirming "loyalty" to Iran, which supports the Yemeni rebels, against the American‑Israeli attack on it.

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