Bloomberg News Now March 28, 2026: Houthis Launch Missiles at Israel, Foiled Paris BofA HQ Bombing, More
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Mar 29, 2026 Missile and drone strikes tied to regional tensions create new Middle East flashpoints. A foiled bombing plot in Paris linked to broader Middle East fallout draws investigative attention. Saudi oil reroutes keep exports flowing despite strategic chokepoint closures. Ukraine pursues security deals with Gulf states amid ongoing war. Farmers face losses from tariffs and shifting global competition.
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Houthis Escalate Strikes Against Israel
- Houthi militants expanded the Iran war by launching ballistic missiles and later cruise missiles and drones at Israel.
- The Yemen-based Houthis said they would continue operations until U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and its proxies cease, linking their strikes to regional escalation.
Foiled Paris Bombing Linked To Youth Operatives
- French authorities foiled a bombing near Bank of America HQ in Paris that appears tied to the Middle East conflict.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said minors or young men were used and paid, mirroring incidents in the Netherlands and Norway.
Saudi Bypass Keeps Oil Markets Stable
- Saudi Arabia maintained oil flows by maximizing its east-west pipeline and Yanbu exports to offset Strait of Hormuz closures.
- Pipeline capacity rose to about 7 million barrels per day with Yanbu exports near 5 million barrels, preventing extreme price spikes.