The U.S. and Israel conducted air campaigns targeting Houthis and Iranian facilities in the Middle East on March 22, 2026.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Saudi Arabia sought covert support from Damascus regarding the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis in Yemen.Wed 22:42
  • Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.Wed 13:19
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Middle East escalation is causing concerns over European debt, leading the Fed to dovish repricing amid French bond issues.00:57
  • The US House is debating separate foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine, while also discussing troop deployment and air defenses.00:24

Related events

• Houthis launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport and targeted shipping in the Red Sea.Jul 13
• Israel seeks to prevent Iran's nuclear weapon amid escalating military and diplomatic activity in the Middle East.Oct 22
• Iran targeted U-S personnel in the Middle East.Oct 24
• Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.Sep 11
• Houthis engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia amid escalating regional conflicts, while WWE announced its Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia.Oct 22