Updates by the hour (-f): October 26, 2026 Yemen / Saudi Arabia According to reports, Saudi Arabia carried out two airstrikes against a communication network in al-Sabra District, Ib Governorate. According to the reports, four civilians were injured in Saudi airstrikes against the Aqmaat Hobayish area in Al-Mishach district, south of Taiz. The number of victims was provided by the Ministry of Health of Yemen in Sana'a. A spokesman for Yemen's armed forces reported that Saudi warplanes carried out 56 airstrikes and missile strikes against civilian targets across Yemen within 24 hours. The reported strikes affected Hajjah, Lah, Imran, Saada, al-Jouf, Tais, and Ayub, and reportedly involved F-15s and Typhoons operating from Hamis Mushait and Taif air bases, with missile strikes launched from Najran. The spokesman reportedly put the cumulative number of air and missile strikes since the escalation began at 3,179. Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Airport is reportedly experiencing a disruption in operations. Additional details about the cause were not immediately available. According to reports, an explosion was heard in southern Yemen. The Al Jazeera network reported that the explosion occurred in Aden, but the cause and the potential victims remain unknown. Reports claimed that a missile attack attributed to the Houthis was aimed at Riyadh, prompting Saudi authorities to activate early warning systems. Details regarding the destination and any damage remain unclear. Iran Initial reports claimed that an Iranian cruise missile was launched at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Additional details about the vessel, the missile and the circumstances of the reported launch remain unclear. According to reports, an explosion was heard in the Zaytun Karamandi area of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province. The cause and any injuries or damage were not immediately known. Syria.