★ YEMEN
Houthis Attack Aden Airport With Missiles And Drones
The Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with missiles and drones, targeting the airport as fighting continues in Yemen. The strike disrupted air traffic and highlighted the Houthis’ ability to target critical civilian infrastructure in government-controlled areas.
Yemeni Forces Advance Across Marib And Taiz Fronts
Yemeni government forces advanced across southern Marib and western Taiz, capturing strategic positions around Um Rish camp and Al Waziya. Southern Giants deployed reinforcements to Al Waziya, while government aircraft struck Houthi positions, missile depots and military vehicles in Marib and Jawf. Government forces also reported killing 12 Houthis in Taiz’s Al Salo front.
Yemen Fighting Displaces More Than 200,000 Since September
More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting between Houthi and government forces resumed in early September, according to the International Organization for Migration. The number rose from about 76,000 in mid-September, highlighting the rapid displacement caused by the latest escalation across the country.
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★ IRAN
Vance Says Iran Must Reduce Enrichment Capacity To End War
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran must meaningfully reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to end the seven-month war. He said Washington remains in talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, but requires concrete nuclear concessions, rejecting assurances without action. Vance said the US remains open to an agreement.
Rubio Says Iran Has Lost Complete Control Of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran had lost complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, with oil flows nearly returning to prewar levels. He said US sanctions had pushed Iran’s economy into severe decline, while Washington would continue demanding any nuclear agreement guarantee that Tehran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
Iran Interior Minister Carries Qatar Emir’s Proposals To Tehran
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said he would convey proposals from Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to President Masoud Pezeshkian after their Doha meeting. Qatar said communications with Iran and US-Iran contacts remain ongoing, as regional mediation efforts seek to reduce tensions and revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
India Reports 12 Tanker Crew Injured In Hormuz Attack
India said 12 crew members aboard Panama-flagged tanker MT On Pace were injured after a projectile struck the vessel while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The injured crew were evacuated to nearby Omani ports and are receiving medical treatment, according to India’s Foreign Ministry.
Satellite Images Show Renewed Activity At Iranian Nuclear Site
Satellite images show renewed activity at Minzadayi, an Iranian nuclear weapons development site northeast of Tehran, after Israel struck it in March. Images from September and October show increased vehicle activity, earthmoving and cleanup operations. The Institute for Science and International Security said the activity may indicate efforts to rebuild nuclear weapons development capabilities damaged in the attack.
Iran Military Chief Vows Continued Support For Hamas
Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff chief Ali Abdollahi vowed continued support for Hamas on the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, saying it shifted the Resistance Front from defense to offensive action. He cited slain commanders Qassem Soleimani, Hassan Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, and said Iran would continue defending the Palestinian cause under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s policies.
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★ GULF STATES
Coalition Intercepts Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Over Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Khamis Mushait and north of Riyadh. It said missile threats originate from Sanaa, Saada and Amran, adding that coalition intelligence was tracking the launch platform over Sanaa and would destroy it.
Saudi Air Force Deploys Major Arsenal In Yemen Operations
Saudi Arabia is deploying about 100 fighter jets in Operation Dawn of Yemen, highlighting its large air force. The kingdom operates 916 military aircraft, including 384 combat aircraft, 264 helicopters and five E-3A AWACS aircraft. Its 231 F-15 fighters form the core of its strike capability, supported by tankers, transport aircraft and surveillance platforms.
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★ IRAQ
Iraq Devalues Dinar As Oil Export Disruptions Cut Revenues
Iraq devalued the dinar to 1,520 per dollar, about 14.5% below the previous official rate, as oil export disruptions reduced state revenues. Exports fell to 2.34 million barrels per day in August from over 3.6 million before the war, while the 2026 budget projects a deficit exceeding 40 trillion dinars.
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