Overview
- Israel's military said it detected a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory and activated air defenses to intercept it.
- Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries, and the Houthi movement had not claimed responsibility.
- Israel described this as the first launch from Yemen it has reported since US and Israeli forces struck targets in Iran on February 28.
- The Houthis have warned they would enter the war if attacks on Iran continue or if the Red Sea is used for hostile operations.
- The group has previously attacked commercial ships in nearby waters, prompting worries that fighting could spill into key trade lanes around the Arabian Peninsula.