Explained: Houthi Missile Strike Raises Fears Of Major Global Shipping Disruption
A missile strike on Israel by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels has raised fresh concerns over the West Asia conflict escalating further.
The Houthis say they targeted Israeli military sites, marking their entry into the war.
The larger concern is their potential return to attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea, a key global shipping route. Such strikes could severely disrupt maritime trade.
