Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched a series of attacks on international shipping near Yemen since last November in solidarity with Palestinians.
The attack targeted oil facilities and a power station and HRW said it killed at least six people and wounded at least 80.
Petraeus says the US's continued effort to leave the Middle East is like Michael Corleone trying to leave the mafia.
The world will take time to respond, but the challenge to freedom of navigation will result in its enemies’ defeat.
The Iranian-backed Houthis vow to escalate attacks on Israel following IDF strikes on Hodeidah, threatening comprehensive retaliation.
The official further explained to Israel Hayom that "the Houthis use tens of millions of Yemenis as human shields when they send a rocket and kill an Israeli civilian."
Iran wants to push both Hezbollah and the Houthis to increase their attacks as Hamas takes losses in Gaza.
From this time onward, Israel should not wait until the Houthis' attacks kill someone else before taking retaliatory action but should respond forcefully every time they attack.
Yemen has fired over 200 times on Israel, with Jerusalem, until now, letting America make the most of its defense.
Iran-backed Houthis vow to continue attacks despite Israeli retaliation. They claim coordination with regional militias and increased regional tensions.
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