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Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a second missile toward Israel on Saturday, hours after an initial launch, an Israeli security source told CNN, marking a further escalation after the Iran-backed group announced its entry into the regional war.
The second missile was a cruise missile, according to the source. Both missiles were intercepted and caused no injuries or damage, the security official said.
Earlier on Saturday, the Houthis announced their entry into the ongoing Middle East conflict by launching a ballistic missile toward Israel.
The group said it had carried out a “barrage of ballistic missiles targeting sensitive Israeli military sites,” marking a significant escalation.
The developments come as the conflict, involving Iran, Israel and the United States, enters its second month.
The involvement of Iran’s Yemeni allies is raising concerns about disruptions to global trade routes, particularly in the Red Sea.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has already been severely affected, with many routes shifting toward the Omani port of Salalah.
Danish shipping company Maersk said operations at Salalah were temporarily suspended after a drone attack injured one worker and damaged a crane.
Pakistan, which has acted as an intermediary between U.S. and Iranian officials, is set to host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt in Islamabad on Monday for talks aimed at addressing the crisis.
The latest missile launches highlight the expanding scope of the conflict, as additional regional actors become directly involved.
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