Analysts warn that the Houthis are gaining legitimacy and allies through the Israel-Hamas war
The Iran-aligned group claimed to develop the weapon themselves. However, Arab media later reported it to be an American unmanned naval vehicle captured by the Houthis.
Eveleth said the Israeli strikes may have "significantly hampered Iran's ability to mass produce missiles."
The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia supplied targeting intelligence to Yemen's Houthi forces for attacks on Western ships in the Red Sea.
The assault on Israel by Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran are an attack on the values of freedom, democracy, human rights, secular life, women, and human dignity.
Drone slams into Caesarea • IDF names two fallen soldiers killed in Gaza Strip • Additional IDF soldier succumbs to wounds
The elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar marks a significant setback for Iran's regional strategy, potentially weakening the "axis of resistance" that has long threatened Israel's security.
Somaliland is positioned in the Gulf of Aden and near the entrance to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, through which nearly a third of the world's maritime cargo passes.
The attack comes after the US military earlier this month carried out 15 strikes against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen.
IDF: 221 out of 1,200 drones have penetrated air defenses since start of war • Golani air base drone spent 30 minutes flying low over highways.
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