Houthi Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Regional Tensions as Nuclear Talks Stall: A Houthi ballistic missile strike near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has escalated regional tensions, disrupting flights and exposing gaps in air defenses. The Iran-backed group claimed the attack as retaliation for Israeli operations in Gaza, warning airlines to avoid Israeli airspace “at their own risk.”
The strike coincided with the postponement of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, raising concerns about Tehran’s coordination with its proxies. The attack comes as diplomatic efforts stall, with Iran insisting on its right to enrich uranium while Western powers push for restrictions.
Analysts warn the dual crises—Houthi aggression and nuclear deadlock—could trigger wider conflict, with Oman’s mediation efforts under growing scrutiny. Israeli officials confirm the missile was not intercepted, marking the first direct Houthi strike to penetrate the country’s defense systems this year.
Source: raialkhalij + aljazeera