Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile launched towards Israel, marking their entry into the US-Iran war. The fresh escalation suggests a prolonged conflict in the region as the US and Iran continue their attacks.
The Houthis, which had earlier targeted Israel for attacks on Gaza, fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting 'sensitive Israeli military sites' in southern Israel, according to their military spokesman.
The attack came hours after the Houthis warned of an attack if the escalation against Iran and the 'Axis of Resistance' continued in the war.
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, marking the beginning of the conflict, which has stretched into its fourth week.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was 'on or ahead of schedule' and expects to conclude military operations in 'weeks, not months', without deploying ground troops.
