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Houthis Enter the War: Iran Creates 'Ring of Fire' in the Gulf

Published March 29, 2026, 07:09
Houthis Enter the War: Iran Creates 'Ring of Fire' in the Gulf

The Houthis of Yemen have entered the war in the Middle East, launching missiles towards southern Israel, a move backed by Iran. This development marks Tehran's attempt to extend the geographical reach of the conflict to the Red Sea, increasing complexity for the US military presence in the region. The Houthis seek to create a 'ring of fire' along with other Iran-backed groups, threatening US aircraft carriers and air power. This move has raised concerns about the security of Saudi Arabia's key East West pipeline, which carries millions of barrels of oil daily.