Middle East War Enters Day 29: Houthis Join, Nuclear Sites Hit
Middle East conflict enters 29th day with escalating tensions. Iran dismisses Trump's ceasefire claims, vows continued fighting. Yemen's Houthis launched missile attack on Israel, signaling potential third front in US-Israel war against Iran.
Israel struck Iranian nuclear facilities in Yazd and Isfahan, hitting uranium processing plant. Iran confirmed strikes but reported no casualties or radiation leaks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi promised Israel will pay "HEAVY price" for attacking civilian nuclear sites. Revolutionary Guard Corps warns employees at sites with American connections to prepare for retaliation.
US Secretary of State Rubio claims objectives could be achieved in weeks without ground troops. Iranian strikes injured 12 American soldiers at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base, increasing total US casualties to 13 killed, 300+ wounded. Lebanese Ministry reports 1,142 dead, 3,315 injured; Iranian toll: 1,937 dead, 24,800 injured. UN created task force to establish safe shipping route through Strait of Hormuz for humanitarian goods.
As the conflict expands with Houthis now involved, how will this escalation affect global energy markets and regional stability in already volatile Middle East?