Houthi forces in Yemen have confirmed that they launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward southern Israel overnight, with the Eilat region identified as the primary target. Their military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated that the missiles were aimed at sensitive Israeli military installations. Israeli air defence systems intercepted all incoming projectiles. No casualties were reported, and no physical damage was sustained.

The launch comes as Iran faces sustained pressure on its infrastructure from American and Israeli operations

The launch comes as Iran faces sustained pressure on its infrastructure from American and Israeli operations

The strike marks the first direct attempt by the Houthis to hit Israeli territory during the current phase of United States and Israeli military operations against Iran. Saree described the attack as the beginning of a new operational phase, coupled with a commitment to continue strikes until what he called “aggression stops on all fronts of the resistance.”

Intelligence assessments point toward a calculated move shaped within Iran’s wider regional framework. The launch comes as Iran faces sustained pressure on its infrastructure from American and Israeli operations. Until now, the Houthis had held back from striking Israel directly, largely due to limited missile stockpiles. Their entry at this moment suggests encouragement, or more likely specific direction, from Tehran.

The strike serves several purposes within Iran’s asymmetric doctrine. It complicates American military positioning in the Red Sea corridor. Any U.S.........

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