Yemen War Live: Yemen is emerging as the latest flashpoint in the Middle East, with Saudi-backed forces claiming fresh gains in western Taiz as Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports. Riyadh says three civilians were killed and 36 injured, while the Saudi-led coalition claims it destroyed 82 Houthi targets across Yemen.
Yemen War Live:
- Saudi-backed forces claim advances in western Taiz
- Yemen operation targets strategic mountain positions
- Houthis attack Abha and King Khalid airports
- Three civilians killed in Saudi attacks
- 36 people injured in airport strikes
- Saudi coalition launches major Yemen operation
- Coalition claims 82 Houthi targets destroyed
- Tehran airport resumes international flights
- Fighting intensifies near Yemen’s Red Sea coast
- Middle East tensions continue to escalate
OCT 09, 2026 05:52 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: US Senator Chris Murphy Says He Was ‘Barred’ From Visiting American Troops In Middle East
US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has said he was denied access to American troops in the Middle East during a visit to US allies in the region.
The Connecticut senator said in a social media post on Thursday that he had met American diplomats but was “barred” from visiting US service members stationed in the region.
“No matter whether or not you support the war, our troops and diplomats in the region are under fire and serving so bravely. Donald Trump won’t protect them, but we should thank them,” Murphy said.
On Tuesday, Murphy told reporters during his visit to Saudi Arabia that the US Department of Defense had denied him access to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Murphy’s remarks came amid the ongoing regional conflict, which has placed American troops and diplomatic personnel across the Middle East under heightened security pressure.
The senator criticised the administration’s handling of the situation and said US service members and diplomats deserved recognition for their service amid the hostilities.
The reasons for the denial of access were not detailed in the information provided.
OCT 09, 2026 04:45 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: France Deploys 2,000 Troops To Protect Gulf Allies Amid Regional Conflict
France has deployed around 2,000 troops to help protect its Gulf Arab allies amid the ongoing regional conflict, the French Armed Forces Chief said.
The deployment marks a significant French military commitment to supporting the security of its partners in the Gulf as regional tensions continue to escalate.
The French military presence is aimed at strengthening the protection of Gulf allies and supporting regional security efforts amid the conflict.
OCT 09, 2026 04:04 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: US State Department Accuses Iran Of Recruiting Child Soldiers, Report Says
The US State Department has accused Iran of continuing to recruit and use child soldiers, keeping the country on Tier 3 in its 2026 Trafficking in Persons report over alleged failures to meet minimum standards for combating human trafficking.
According to the report, the Iranian government has not made significant efforts to meet those standards. It also identifies a government “policy or pattern” of coercively recruiting children for armed conflict and alleges that Iranian officials continue to commit or tolerate trafficking-related crimes with impunity.
The report specifically accuses the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of recruiting and using children as soldiers, while supporting non-state armed groups that forcibly recruit minors.
It further alleges that the IRGC and its Basij paramilitary force continued to force or coerce Afghans, including children, as well as some Pakistani migrants, Syrians and Iranian children, into armed groups.
The State Department also highlighted Iran’s treatment of Afghan migrants, saying Iranian authorities detained and deported more than 850,000 Afghans in 2025 without reporting that they had screened them for indicators of human trafficking.
The report raised concerns over an IRGC recruitment campaign announced in March 2026 that set a minimum age of 12 for certain roles, including security-related activities.
It also criticised Tehran’s continued material support for Yemen’s Houthis, describing the group as a non-state armed organisation that recruits and uses child soldiers.
Tier 3 is the lowest ranking in the State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons assessment. It is assigned to governments that do not fully meet the minimum standards for eliminating trafficking and are not making significant efforts to do so.
The findings highlight Washington’s continuing concerns over the alleged recruitment and exploitation of children by Iranian state-linked forces and armed groups receiving Tehran’s support.
OCT 09, 2026 03:11 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: France Deploys 2,000 Troops To Protect Gulf Allies Amid Regional Conflict
France has deployed around 2,000 troops to help protect its Gulf Arab allies amid the ongoing regional conflict, the French Armed Forces Chief said.
The deployment marks a significant French military commitment to supporting the security of its partners in the Gulf as regional tensions continue to escalate.
The French military presence is aimed at strengthening the protection of Gulf allies and supporting regional security efforts amid the conflict.
OCT 09, 2026 02:25 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: US Embassy In Jerusalem Warns Americans Of Rising Middle East Tensions
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert urging American citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance amid rising regional tensions.
The alert warned of possible flight disruptions and a rapid escalation in hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement.
OCT 09, 2026 01:00 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Saudia Plane Damaged By Fire At Riyadh Airport
A commercial aircraft belonging to state-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines was heavily damaged by fire while parked at a terminal at Riyadh airport on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing three people briefed on the incident.
The sources said the damage was believed to have been caused either by shrapnel or a direct hit from a projectile.
The aircraft was believed to have been empty of passengers at the time of the incident, although possible injuries could not be ruled out, the sources said.
The cause of the incident and the circumstances surrounding the reported projectile impact were not immediately clear.
OCT 09, 2026 00:59 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: US Says It Is Using Every Tool To Cut Iran’s Economic Lifelines
The United States is using “every diplomatic and economic tool” to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines, US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
Pigott said the State Department was imposing sanctions on 10 entities, six individuals and five vessels allegedly involved in the trade of Iranian-origin petroleum or petrochemical products.
“The Department of State is sanctioning 10 entities, six individuals, and five vessels involved in the trade of Iranian-origin petroleum or petrochemical products,” Pigott said.
The US Treasury Department, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, is separately sanctioning 17 entities and vessels linked to Iran’s so-called shadow fleet, according to the State Department.
The latest measures form part of Washington’s expanded economic pressure campaign against Tehran under Operation Economic Outcast, which is aimed at targeting Iran’s financial interests and efforts to generate revenue through global trade.
The sanctions come as the US continues to focus on Iran’s oil and petrochemical sectors, as well as networks accused of helping Tehran move energy products and access international financial channels.
Washington has increasingly targeted entities and vessels suspected of facilitating Iranian oil exports, seeking to restrict the revenues that support Iran’s economy and government.
The State Department said the latest measures were part of the broader US effort to weaken Iran’s economic networks through diplomatic and financial pressure.
OCT 08, 2026 23:52 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: IndiGo Cancels Riyadh Flights Until October 9 Amid Security Concerns
IndiGo has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 9, 2026, citing the prevailing security situation in the region.
According to DD News, the airline said affected passengers are being offered complimentary rescheduling or a full refund under its Plan B policy.
The airline is continuing to monitor the regional situation and will provide further updates based on developments.
OCT 08, 2026 22:49 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Trump Says US Will Not Attack Iran Before Midterm Elections
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will not launch another attack on Iran before the US midterm congressional elections on November 3, while claiming that Washington and Tehran are engaged in “productive discussions”.
“We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.
Trump said the US blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place, while oil continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
“We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd,” he said.
Trump’s remarks come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing efforts to negotiate a way forward.
The US president has also repeatedly warned that Iran must not be allowed to develop or possess a nuclear weapon.
His latest statement indicates that, despite continuing economic and military pressure on Tehran, the US does not plan to carry out another attack on Iran before the November elections.
OCT 08, 2026 21:37 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Air India Cancels Riyadh Flights Until October 10
Air India Express has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh until October 10, citing the evolving situation in the region.
Affected passengers have been offered complimentary rescheduling or a full refund if they choose to cancel, the airline said.
The airline added that it is closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as necessary.
OCT 08, 2026 21:34 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Pakistan Denies NYT Report Claiming PAF Jets Were Used Against Houthis
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected a New York Times report claiming that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft were used against Yemen’s Houthis, describing the report as “fake and fabricated”.
The ministry urged international media organisations to avoid speculative reporting on the deployment of Pakistan’s military under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. It said details of any military deployment, if required, would be provided by the relevant authorities.
OCT 08, 2026 21:14 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Three Palestinians Killed By Israeli Gunfire In Northern Gaza
At least three Palestinians, including a woman, have been killed by Israeli army gunfire in Gaza City and northern Gaza since early Thursday, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
Israeli air strikes have also reportedly killed several Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip. An earlier attack on al-Tawam, north of Gaza City, resulted in an unspecified number of casualties, according to the report.
Separately, a source from the ambulance and emergency services told Al Jazeera that two Palestinians were killed and three others injured in an Israeli air strike targeting a vehicle in the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City.
The reports come amid continued Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip. The casualty figures and circumstances of the reported incidents have not been independently verified.
OCT 08, 2026 20:48 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Qatar Condemns Houthi Strikes On King Khalid And Abha Airports
Statement | Qatar Condemns Attacks by Houthi Group against Abha, King Khalid Airports in KSA Doha | October 08, 2026 The State of Qatar condemns the attacks by the Houthi group against Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), which resulted in several deaths and injuries, as well as damage to properties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses that the attacks represent a grave violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and a direct threat to the security of the region and the safety of civilians, civil objects, and air navigation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs furthermore reiterates the State of Qatar's complete solidarity with the KSA and its support for all legitimate measures taken to maintain its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its lands and assets, emphasizing that the security of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is one. The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar's condolences to the victims and their governments, wishing the injured a swift recovery. #MOFAQatar
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) October 8, 2026OCT 08, 2026 20:20 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Iran Rejects US Pressure To Halt Uranium Enrichment
Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or hand over its existing stockpiles despite US pressure and threats, the country’s atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said. Eslami described enrichment as an inseparable part of Iran’s peaceful nuclear industry and said Tehran’s activities comply with international safeguards under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
“Once again, the issue of uranium enrichment has been raised, and it has been said that it should be put on the agenda for negotiations. But enrichment is an inseparable part of the nuclear process,” Eslami said.
He also accused Washington of hypocrisy over its criticism of Iran’s nuclear activities, arguing that the US itself treats nuclear technology as a priority for national development, security and defence.
OCT 08, 2026 19:04 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Saudi Air Ambulance Heads From Dammam To Riyadh As Attack Escalates
A Saudi air ambulance has departed from Dammam and is flying in the general direction of Riyadh amid the ongoing escalation around King Khalid International Airport. Reuters reported that an eyewitness on the ground said the aircraft was empty at the time of impact. Further details on the aircraft and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
OCT 08, 2026 18:35 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: One Hodeidah Airport Near Yemen Coast Rocked By Reported Explosions
Explosions were heard near Hodeidah airport in Yemen, according to local sources. The cause of the blasts and any resulting damage or casualties remain unclear at this stage. Further details are awaited.
OCT 08, 2026 18:19 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: One Killed, Eight Injured In Houthi Attack Near Riyadh Airport
Situation seems to be over in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Loud explosions heard in Northern Riyadh City over the last hour. Smoke is rising from King Khalid International Airport. https://t.co/VoGsVqUFEM
— Hexagone Intel (@osinthexagone) October 8, 2026OCT 08, 2026 18:18 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: King Khalid Airport Struck in Riyad As Houthis Escalate Attacks On Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh came under attack as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi forces sharply escalated. A large column of smoke was reportedly seen rising from the airport, while Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group had carried out an “accurate” strike that disrupted air traffic.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attacks on King Khalid and Abha airports on Tuesday and Wednesday killed three people and injured 36 others. One Sudanese national was killed and eight people were injured in the Riyadh attack, while two women were killed and 28 others injured at Abha airport.
Saudi forces said they intercepted a ballistic missile north of Riyadh and destroyed a missile launch platform in Sanaa that was used in attacks against the capital. The strikes followed Saudi-led retaliatory attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen.
The Houthis also claimed attacks on Abha airport and King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, while warning international airlines against operating through Saudi airspace, excluding areas around Mecca and Medina. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert urging heightened vigilance over the threat of further missile and drone attacks.
In Yemen, Houthi forces also reportedly targeted an airport in Aden, with one missile landing near the runway shortly before a scheduled Cairo flight. The flight was subsequently diverted to Jeddah, according to Yemen’s Saba news agency.
The latest escalation comes as Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces continue their counter-offensive against the Houthis. AFP, citing military sources from both sides, reported that at least 62 combatants were killed in fighting in western Yemen on Wednesday, including 37 Houthis. A Houthi missile also reportedly wounded five civilians in Taiz.
OCT 08, 2026 18:11 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Iran Reviewing US Proposal, Araghchi Says Response Coming In Days
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said negotiations with the United States are ongoing, with messages being exchanged between the two sides through mediators, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
Araghchi said Tehran is currently reviewing a US proposal and will respond within the next few days. His comments indicate that diplomatic communication between Iran and the US is continuing despite the ongoing conflict.
OCT 08, 2026 16:13 IST
Yemen War Live Updates: Iraqi Airways Flight Lands In Tehran After US Sanctions Waiver
The first commercial flight operated by a foreign airline since February 28 has landed in Tehran, Iranian state media reported, after the US granted Iraq’s national carrier a sanctions waiver to operate flights to Iran.
Iraqi Airways operated the flight from Iraq’s Najaf to Tehran, with Iranian state television showing footage of the aircraft landing in the capital. The service was reported to be a round-trip flight.
Iraq’s Transport Ministry said last month that the US had granted Iraqi Airways an exemption to fly to Iran, with an official saying the waiver covered pilgrim travel between Iran and Najaf.