Houthi Rebels Launch First Direct Missile Attack on Israel in Iran War
Yemen's Houthi movement officially entered the regional conflict on March 28, 2026, by launching ballistic missiles and drones targeting southern Israel. An Israeli Navy Sa'ar class corvette reportedly intercepted a drone over the Red Sea using a Barak-8 missile, while a second drone reached Eilat before being neutralized by the Iron Dome. The group stated the operation supports the 'Islamic Republic of Iran and resistance fronts' in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Date: March 28, 2026
Location: Israel
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Maritime Executive