Middle East Conflict Escalates: Houthis Join Combat, US Deploys Naval Assets

The Houthi group officially announces their participation in combat operations alongside Iran, firing missiles at Israel and vowing further action.

Despite diplomatic talks, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) continues military operations, with the USS George H.W. Bush carrier arriving in the Middle East.

Former US President Donald Trump states that military operations against Iran are not over and that thousands more targets remain.

The US urgently reinforces its naval presence in the Middle East, deploying a third aircraft carrier to support operations against regional threats.

Reports indicate US ground forces, including special operations units, are preparing for deployment, potentially for an invasion of key islands.

Iran calls for volunteer forces to counter a potential ground invasion, with numbers escalating to an estimated 17,000.

The Houthi spokesperson confirms missile attacks on military targets in Israel, including Tel Aviv, and vows continued strikes.

The Israeli military confirms detecting continuous missile launches from Yemen but states its air defense systems successfully intercepted them.

Analysts view the Houthi's actions as the official opening of a third front against Israel, complementing existing fronts in Lebanon and Iran.

Full Houthi involvement could jeopardize the Red Sea, a critical route for global oil and gas transport, potentially halting 20% of world oil shipments.

Oman reports injuries from an Iranian attack on the port of Salalah, leading shipping giant MSC to temporarily halt operations.

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have resulted in civilian deaths and widespread displacement, with over a million people forced to flee.

The Israeli military orders evacuations in southern Lebanon, planning to establish a buffer zone extending to the Litani River.

An Israeli defense minister's proposal to annex southern Lebanon is met with international condemnation.