The strongest version of this narrative frames the Houthi missile strike as a deliberate escalation by Iran's proxies, designed to expand the conflict's geographic scope and pressure Israel. The analysis credibly highlights the Houthis' history of targeting Israel and disrupting Red Sea shipping, while acknowledging the limited immediate military impact due to Israel's interception capabilities. However, the narrative leans toward framing the Houthis as a direct extension of Iranian strategy, wh...