The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen said they launched a missile attack on Israel on April 1, 2026, simultaneously with an Iranian attack. It was the third missile attack of this type launched by the Houthi militia since they entered the Middle East war.

Iran's military announced a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the Gulf on April 1, 2026. Khatam Al-Anbiya said in a statement the targets included the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Eilat, as well as US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The conflict began on February 28, 2026, with US and Israeli attacks against Iran.