Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a third missile attack targeting Israel, raising alarms across the Middle East. The group has also issued warnings to Gulf nations, signaling a potential widening of the conflict.

The escalation comes amid already heightened tensions in the region, with fears that more countries could be drawn into the crisis. Defense systems have reportedly been activated as nations prepare for further threats.


Houthis Claim Third Missile Attack On Israel: Gulf Nations Warned

The war in West Asia — sparked by United States and Israeli strikes on Iran — shows no signs of a quick end. Analysts say Tehran has prepared for a protracted conflict against Western powers over many years, using underground networks, missile stockpiles and low‑cost drones to grind down superior forces and stretch their resources.

While the U.S. and Israel initially sought a swift campaign, Tehran’s strategy appears to be playing for time, forcing its enemies into a costly, attritional fight that could last weeks or months — if not longer.

Iran Prepares For a Long-Drawn War: Who Will Win West Asia War? 

The death toll in Iran has surged amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, with official and humanitarian sources reporting over 1,300 people killed in recent strikes across the country since the beginning of the military escalation. Iranian Red Crescent and state media say residential areas, infrastructure, and civilian sites have been hit, resulting in widespread casualties and destruction.

Iran Death Toll Rises: Over 1,300 Dead As US-Israel Strikes Iran 