US warships now prime targets? Israeli strikes on Iran spark Houthi revenge, 1st plan goes public

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are preparing to re-enter the conflict as the U.S.-Israel vs Iran war escalates, with senior Houthi officials cited by AP saying the group has decided to resume missile and drone attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and on Israel in support of Iran. One official said the first strike could come as soon as “tonight,” although the Houthi leadership has not issued a formal announcement. The move threatens to reopen a key global shipping flashpoint that the Houthis previously disrupted before pausing attacks under a U.S. deal and a Gaza ceasefire-linked lull.