Yemen's Houthi militia has claimed responsibility for a cluster missile attack against Israel for the first time, stating the targets included Tel Aviv airport and other key objectives.

Though the conflict is centered on the Persian Gulf, shipping companies fear that the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen could resume attacks on vessels in the Red Sea hundreds of miles to the west.

Despite earlier threats to intervene in the Iran war, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militia has so far remained passive, with analysis suggesting their restraint is influenced by local priorities.