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Houthi Missile Strikes on Israel Threaten Global Trade

3/29/2026

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Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile strikes on Israel, signaling an escalated role in the Iran conflict.
They threaten a blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, through which nearly 15% of global maritime trade passes.
Analysts warn that closing the chokepoint could disrupt oil supplies and raise shipping costs, while the Houthis' actions align with Iran but stop short of broader regional hostilities.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile strikes on Israel, signaling an escalated role in the Iran conflict.
They threaten a blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, through which nearly 15% of global maritime trade passes.
Analysts warn that closing the chokepoint could disrupt oil supplies and raise shipping costs, while the Houthis' actions align with Iran but stop short of broader regional hostilities.