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

  • Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia to compel demands, coordinating with Iranian-backed militias like the Badr Organization.05:57
  • Iran deploys tactics and attacks on Saudi Aramco, driving up crude oil prices and boosting Canadian energy exports.05:41
• Middle East →

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

  • Conflicts in Russia and the Middle East are contributing to market pressure and affecting diesel supplies.05:58
  • Geopolitical fragility is compounding global food security crises, according to recent reports involving the FAO.05:54

Related events

• Houthis are conducting limited attacks targeting Israel as part of the escalated conflict between the US and Israel.Jul 28
• Houthis are in open war with Saudi Arabia and have expanded their missile range to Israel, utilizing Iranian and Chinese parts.03:53
• Houthis launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport and targeted shipping in the Red Sea.Jul 13
• Amidst the ongoing regional tensions, Houthis are emboldened by the prospect of a US-Iran peace deal, while Hamas continues its operations.Jul 4
• Iranian strikes target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid Trump's warnings about severe consequences.Jul 20