September 2026

Iran is waiting for a final US response on ending the war, according to DW.com. US President Donald Trump has denied offering sanctions relief to Iran, as reported by BBC News Arabic. The two sides remain at odds over the terms for ending the conflict.

Yemeni forces carried out 356 strikes against the Houthi militia and neutralized 476 of its members within 24 hours, according to the Yemeni army's account of the fighting. Clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis continued in Taiz and Lahj. Four Iranian experts were killed in Taiz during what was described as expanded Yemeni strikes that hit Houthi capabilities.

Iran has filed a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over US restrictions on its aviation sector. The complaint was submitted in protest against US-imposed curbs on Iranian flights. Iran also lodged a case at the International Court of Justice against the US sanctions on its aviation sector.

China announced an extension of its trade truce with the United States, describing it as an opportunity to move forward with economic talks. The Chinese commerce ministry said the extension keeps negotiations on track.

The Houthis (Ansar Allah) have reached the Bab al-Mandab strait after a sudden capture of the port city of Mokha, according to Arabic-language coverage of the fighting. The advance has put the strait and the city of Taiz on the map of the battle, with outlets examining the significance of the areas now under Houthi control.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran reached an understanding with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported that reaching an agreement with Oman does not mean the strait will be opened, and that Iran has informed Washington of its conditions. Tehran described the Oman meeting as a step to ensure stability and security.

Iraq's president condemned attacks that targeted the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia. The condemnation followed strikes on the cross-country crude artery, which carries oil from the kingdom's eastern fields to the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has approved the creation of a Saudi pool to insure goods and ships against war risks, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said. The mechanism is presented as a new tool to shield Saudi trade from geopolitical risks.

Pakistan has described the Mecca Agreement as a defensive alliance and said there are no plans to expand it at present. The statement came after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which prompted questions about the scope of the pact. The agreement includes Turkey and Pakistan alongside Saudi Arabia.