Yemen’s armed forces on Wednesday announced a new round of attacks targeting what they described as “sensitive Israeli positions” in southern Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.
The operation, described as the third phase of an ongoing military campaign, involved the launch of ballistic missiles, according to a statement delivered by military spokesperson Yahya Saree.
The statement claimed the attack was carried out “in coordination” with Iran and Hezbollah, suggesting a deeper level of operational alignment among members of the so-called “axis of resistance.”
Expanding Scope of the Conflict
The announcement underscores the continued expansion of the war beyond its original fronts, as additional actors signal their willingness to engage directly.
According to the Yemeni statement, the operation followed two earlier attacks: an initial strike using ballistic missiles targeting military sites and a second wave involving cruise missiles and drones aimed at what were described as strategic and military objectives.
While no independent confirmation of the strikes or their impact was immediately available, the claim of coordination with Iran and Hezbollah, if verified, would mark a notable shift from parallel actions toward more explicit joint operations.
Threats of Further Escalation
Yemeni officials also signaled that additional military actions could follow.
In the statement, Saree warned that continued Israeli operations and broader regional escalation would prompt further responses, indicating that Yemen is prepared to intensify its involvement.
He also issued a broader warning tied to the evolving regional dynamics, stating that Yemeni forces are “ready for direct military intervention” under certain conditions, including any expansion of coalition operations against Iran, the use of the Red Sea for military actions targeting Iran, and continued escalation against allied groups in the region
The reference to the Red Sea introduces renewed concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has previously demonstrated its ability to disrupt international shipping in the Red Sea through missile and drone attacks, particularly during earlier regional escalations.
A renewed campaign targeting maritime routes could have significant global economic implications, especially if it coincides with ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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