Al Jazeera News Updates Houthis join Iran war, Wave of missiles target Tel Aviv
Mar 28, 2026
Coverage of coordinated missile and drone strikes linked to Iran and the Houthis. Reports of interceptions above Tel Aviv and civilian damage. Strikes and fires reported in Tehran and Isfahan. Regional spillover includes debris fires in Gulf cities and damage at ports. U.S. service members injured in a strike at a Saudi base. Background on the Houthi movement and its role in the conflict.
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Houthis Announce Direct Military Support For Iran
- Yemen's Houthi forces announced missile barrages toward Israel, framing the strikes as support for Iran and aligning with Hezbollah and operations inside Iran.
- The declaration called targets "sensitive military targets in the south of occupied Palestine" and tied timing to "heroic operations by the Mujahideen in Iran."
Iranian Strikes Escalate With Hits And Interceptions
- Iran continued missile and drone strikes on Israel, with interceptions over Tel Aviv and at least one civilian killed during the exchanges.
- Iranian attacks also hit Tehran and Asfahan, indicating strikes struck both military and urban areas inside Iran and Israel's territory.
Gulf States Suffer Spillover From Regional Strikes
- Gulf states experienced spillover damage from Iranian strikes, including debris-caused fires in Abu Dhabi and drone damage to a Salalah port crane in Oman.
- The strikes show the conflict's geographic expansion beyond Iran and Israel into UAE and Omani territory via missile debris and drones.