The Israeli military said on March 30 that the country had suffered its second attack from Yemen since the conflict broke out, amid widespread fighting across the Middle East.
According to the announcement, 2 drones launched from Yemen were intercepted early this morning, marking the 2nd time Houthi forces have participated in attacking Israel. Previously, this armed group launched its first attack, increasing the complexity of the war.
At the same time, Israel said that Iran had launched many rounds of missiles targeting the country, while the Israeli air force continued to conduct airstrikes on Tehran, targeting targets described as military infrastructure.
The new developments occurred immediately after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had had "direct and indirect contacts", and expressed hope of reaching an agreement. Pakistan also announced that it is preparing to hold talks to end the conflict, but it is unclear whether the parties will participate.
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused the US of both mentioning the possibility of negotiation and preparing a ground attack plan, affirming that Tehran will not accept pressure.
On the ground, Israel said it had conducted more than 140 airstrikes targeting central and western Iran, including Tehran, targeting launchers and missile depots. Iranian media reported that the targets attacked included Mehrabad airport and a petrochemical plant in Tabriz.
Despite weeks of airstrikes, Iran still maintains its ability to attack with missiles and drones. Kuwait said it intercepted many drones in the area controlled by this country.
The conflict also has a major impact on the global economy as Iran maintains the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route of about 20% of the world's oil and gas supply, causing energy prices to rise sharply and increasing concerns about inflation.
The participation of the Houthi forces in the war raises the risk of disrupting another important maritime route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, in the context of fighting showing no signs of cooling down.
