Overview
- Heavy fighting continued in Yemen’s Hadramout around al-Khasha (Camp 37), with pro-government southern forces denying they lost the base and pledging to crush Islah-aligned militias as they report holding positions across the province.
- Saudi–southern tensions widened as the Saudi ambassador said the STC barred a delegation’s plane from landing and shut Aden airport, flights were halted, and Yemen’s transport ministry criticized new Saudi screening rules for inbound international routes to Aden.
- STC figures accused Saudi warplanes of striking a southern camp in Hadramout, reporting casualties and circulating footage; the claims were carried by media reports and have not been independently verified.
- Israeli media reported deep divisions over Gaza’s next phase, with the army drafting fallback plans for another operation if a proposed international stabilization force falters, while eight regional foreign ministers urged unhindered UN relief, faster aid flows and reopening Rafah under the U.S. plan.
- Iran’s unrest turned deadlier per state outlets citing civilian and Basij fatalities, and senior adviser Ali Larijani warned President Trump against U.S. intervention after Trump posted that Washington was ready to act; separately, analysts said 2026 could redefine Fed policy with leadership changes and pressure for rate cuts.