Iran and Israel Exchange Direct Missile Strikes; Houthis Target Israel and Ban Red Sea Shipping

Iran launched multiple missile barrages at Israel, including a claimed strike on a petrochemical plant in Haifa, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on central and western Iran, which reportedly hit military targets at a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr. Explosions were heard in several Iranian cities. Concurrently, Yemen's Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel and declared a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, threatening Israeli-affiliated ships. Iran's military announced an end to its offensive operations but warned of a 'more crushing' response if Israel resumes strikes on Lebanon or Iranian territory.