Iran-backed Houthi rebels enter the war and could threaten global shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. The Houthis’ entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, through which about 12% of the world’s trade typically passes.

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