🔴Regional developments | October 9, 2026

🇾🇪 Yemen

— Several explosions have been heard in Riyadh, while reports indicate that aircraft are continuing to avoid Saudi airspace over the capital.

— Najran Airport has remained closed to flights for more than 56 hours, Jazan Airport for more than 56 hours and Yanbu Airport for more than 32 hours.

— Yemen’s Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center again warned airlines of the dangers of navigation in Saudi airspace.

— Yemeni drones were reported heading toward Saudi military sites.

— Sanaa forces reached the Al-Dhobab area, the western entrance to Taiz city, described as the last stronghold of Saudi mobilizations.

— Yemeni forces control most of Jabal Habashi district and are advancing toward the remaining positions of Saudi-backed forces in Bani Issa, bringing them closer to tightening the siege on Saudi-backed forces in Taiz.

— The Yemeni Armed Forces warned against the use of Saudi airspace, while continued disruption of air traffic was reported at Riyadh airport.

🇮🇷 Iran

— Iranian informed sources said that opposition groups in Erbil had received new weapons with the aim of using them against the Iranian government. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly targeted a number of military sites belonging to these groups in Erbil.

— A product tanker that had previously attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz via a route designated by Iran was denied passage and forced to turn back. The tanker is now waiting to transit the strait again after loading its cargo in the UAE.

— Explosions were reported repeatedly in the Strait of Hormuz, with anti-ship missiles launched from Bandar Lengeh toward the strait.

— A report claimed that certain Gulf oil-producing states may be paying Iran transit fees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

🇮🇶 Iraq

— An explosion was heard in Baghdad’s Green Zone, where the U.S. Embassy is located.

— Explosions were also heard in Erbil.

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