🟡 | Regional developments | October 2–3, 2026

🇾🇪 Yemen

— Yemeni forces launched ballistic missiles toward Khamis Mushait, with three missiles reported in the attack. Saudi sources reported the interception and destruction of three ballistic missiles launched toward Khamis Mushait. Explosions were also reported in Aseer, Najran, and Jizan, amid an ongoing Ansar Allah missile and drone attack. A ballistic missile attack was also reported in Aseer.

— Yemeni forces continued their offensive in Taiz Governorate. Reports said they advanced in the Bani Jaafar, Anaqib, and Al-Arari areas of Jabal Habashi District, with clashes continuing there. Yemeni forces were also reported to have taken control of Mount Sam‘ and several villages in Sam‘ District, advancing toward Al-‘Aloom, described as the hometown of Saudi-backed Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi. Reports also said Ansar Allah took control of Mount Rasin, Al-Badhiijah, and nearby residential villages, advancing toward Al-Ja‘sha.

— Yemeni forces were also reported to have taken control of Al-Hubail, Al-Arari, Anaqib, and Al-Maqatin villages in Jabal Habashi District. Another report said Yemeni forces cut off the only road used by Saudi-backed forces leading to Mount Jardad. Heavy clashes continued west of Taiz city as Ansar Allah resumed its offensive after dawn.

🇮🇷 Iran

— Tajikistan announced that it has begun receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran, opening a new energy supply route for the country. The deliveries reportedly began in late August following discussions between Iran and Tajikistan on expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

— The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations authority reported an incident four nautical miles east of Oman. The captain of a crude oil tanker reported that the vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile.

— Reports said Iran targeted a third tanker during the day, involving two Very Large Crude Carriers and another tanker of unspecified type. The reports said tensions were escalating in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Reports said Iranian forces targeted three tankers during the day, including two VLCCs, amid continued tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

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