Update(1458ET): A huge escalation from Iran-linked militants, just after international headlines reported Israel's military has been given the "green light" to enter Gaza: According to CNN, a U.S. Navy vessel operating in the Middle East region intercepted multiple missiles launched from Yemen. A U.S. official says the missiles were launched from the Iran-backed Houthi militant group.
According to more from ABC's senior Pentagon correspondent, US officials confirm to ABC "the destroyer USS Carney shot down multiple Houthi missiles last night. They were NOT aimed at the ship, but headed in a northerly direction." There's speculation that they may have been fired toward Israel in solidarity with Gaza. Israel media is reporting:
Dangerous incident revealed just as Israel's military given "green light" to enter Gaza...
Poster Comment:
There are 230,000 Iraqi militiamen ready to attack American forces in Iraq and Syria. I doubt any Houthi missiles could reach Israel.