Houthi Forces Fire Ballistic Missiles at Israel Marking Formal Entry Into Iran-Israel War

Yemeni Group Joins Regional Conflict as Second Energy Chokepoint the Mandeb Strait Comes Under Threat\n\nHouthi forces have fired ballistic missiles at southern Israel in what Israeli media describes as the group formally "joining the war." This escalation threatens to close the Mandeb Strait — the world's second most critical energy chokepoint after the Strait of Hormuz.\n\n### The Escalation\n\n- Houthis fired ballistic missiles at southern Israel\n- Israeli media declares Houthis have "joined the war"\n- Mandeb Strait — connecting Red Sea to Gulf of Aden — now at risk\n- Combined with Hormuz disruption, global oil supply faces dual threat\n\n### Why the Mandeb Strait Matters\n\nThe Mandeb Strait handles roughly 4.8 million barrels per day of oil and petroleum products. Its closure would compound the already severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, potentially creating a global energy crisis.\n\n### US Assessment\n\nThe US Secretary of State has stated the Iran conflict will last 2-4 more weeks, and that the administration's objectives can be achieved without ground forces. No meetings on the Russia-Ukraine conflict have been scheduled.\n\n### Market Impact\n\nOil continues surging, stocks are in decline, and the VIX fear index has broken through 30. The two-front energy chokepoint situation is driving recession fears.\n\nSource: Israeli media, Wall Street CN, Zhihu (893万热度)