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Houthis Enter War With Missile at Israel as UAE Intercepts New Barrages

Houthi involvement signals a widening war with new risks to Red Sea shipping.

Overview

  • Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, which announced their move Saturday, said they fired ballistic missiles at southern Israel and the Israeli military reported an interception.
  • UAE air defenses, which authorities said engaged 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones Saturday, reported three fires at Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD industrial zone and six people injured by falling debris.
  • Iran’s strikes on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, which included six ballistic missiles and 29 drones Friday, left at least 15 U.S. troops wounded with more than two dozen injured over the week, according to reports citing briefed officials.
  • Kuwait International Airport, which officials said was hit by multiple drones Saturday, suffered significant damage to its radar system with no casualties reported.
  • Pakistan, which plans to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt in Islamabad on Sunday, is pushing de-escalation talks as the U.S. moves additional forces to the region and analysts warn Houthi action could again endanger Red Sea trade lanes.