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ALERT: Yemen Joins Middle East War as Iran Strikes UAE, Bahrain & Israeli Bases

The 29th day of the Middle East conflict marks another dramatic escalation as Iran intensifies strikes across the region. In retaliation for US and Israeli air raids on Iranian nuclear facilities and universities, Tehran launched attacks on UAE cities including Abu Dhabi, hitting military boats and causing multiple injuries. Bahrain’s largest oil refinery was also targeted, sparking local unrest and clashes among communities sympathetic to Iran. Israel remains under severe pressure as Iranian missiles strike military bases and urban areas, while Lebanese Hezbollah faces intensified Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. The conflict has now expanded further with Yemen entering the theater: Houthi forces launched missile attacks on Israeli territory, triggering full military alert in Israel. The IDF has claimed interception of incoming missiles, but the sudden involvement of Yemen’s Houthis adds a dangerous new dimension to the already volatile war. Casualties have risen sharply, with dozens injured across multiple fronts and infrastructure heavily damaged. Analysts warn that these multi-front operations by Iran and its allies, combined with retaliatory strikes by Israel and the US, may destabilize the Gulf region further. Videos from recent attacks show destruction at military facilities and oil installations, highlighting the conflict’s intensifying scale. As the war enters its fourth week, the human, economic, and strategic costs continue to mount. With Yemen joining the conflict, multiple Gulf nations now face direct threats, and the potential for further escalation remains high. Observers fear this may set a precedent for prolonged multi-country confrontations in the Middle East, signaling a new phase of regional instability.

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