🔴Analysis: Houthi could become a "major variable" in the Middle East conflict

On March 28, the Houthi announced that they had launched several ballistic missiles into southern Israel, marking Yemen's opening of a new front in the regional conflict.

Experts believe this move could escalate the situation significantly, especially as Israel faces additional pressure from a new direction.

A Houthi strategic expert stated that they are prepared to confront both Israel and the U.S., even attacking related interests such as ships if Washington intervenes.

Houthi involvement in the conflict also increases risks in vital maritime routes such as the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, making the spillover effects of the conflict increasingly evident.