Iran war updates from the past day show fighting in Yemen intensifying, the Strait of Hormuz staying in the headlines, and Iran’s economy becoming part of the messaging war. Saudi-led forces intercepted a Houthi missile over Khamis Mushait, while explosions near Aden’s airport added to a tense picture across the region.

Missile Defence and Coalition Strikes

Saudi-led forces brought down a Houthi missile in the area of Khamis Mushait, according to the day’s reporting. The coalition also said it is continuing efforts to neutralise the threat from ballistic and surface-to-surface missiles and to destroy their launch sources.

The coalition named the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, along with the governorates of Saada and Amran, as the origins of those missile threats, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Explosions Near Aden

Two powerful explosions rocked areas close to Aden International Airport in the southern port city, according to reporters on the ground. The cause and any casualties have not been confirmed, and more details were still awaited.

Back and Forth in Taiz

Yemen’s government-backed Southern Giants Brigades said they repelled a Houthi attack in the Dhubab district of Taiz. The Houthis, for their part, said they had halted government forces advancing toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The claims from both sides could not be independently verified. Control of the area matters because Bab al-Mandeb is one of the world’s key shipping chokepoints.

Trump on Hormuz Oil Flows

President Donald Trump said millions of barrels of oil had passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, claiming traffic had reached or even exceeded pre-war levels. Maritime data has shown regional crude exports recovering, but overall ship traffic and some other cargo types have remained well below normal, so the picture is more mixed than the claim suggests.

Tanker Incident Near Hormuz

Oman confirmed it carried out a medical evacuation of 10 crew members from the Panama-flagged tanker On Peace, which was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Details on the cause of the strike and the condition of the crew were not provided.

Iran Reassures Markets

Iran’s Central Bank Governor, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said Tehran supplied 2 billion dollars in foreign currency to the market. He framed it as a message to Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that Iran has no shortage of foreign exchange. Whether the move changes pressure from Washington remains to be seen.

Gaza

Medical sources told Al Jazeera that at least three Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis.

What to Watch Next

• The cause of the Aden explosions and any claims of responsibility
• Whether Houthi missile launches into Saudi Arabia continue
• Fighting around Dhubab and the approaches to Bab al-Mandeb
• Further shipping incidents and Hormuz traffic data

The Bottom Line

The conflict keeps widening across Yemen, the Gulf and the sea lanes, while each side uses claims about oil, currency and military success to shape the story. With missiles in the air and chokepoints contested, the risk of a wider escalation remains high.