Conflict Escalates in the Red Sea. Tensions between the United States and Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated into open conflict in the Red Sea. On March 15, the U.S. launched airstrikes targeting Houthi strongholds in response to ongoing attacks on commercial and military vessels.

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it is hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January