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2026 Iran War: 2026-09-11

Friday, September 11, 2026 11 updates Last updated 16:08 UTC
16:08 UTC

Houthi official says Red Sea navigation remains open except for Saudi-linked vessels

Houthi political bureau member Hazem el Asad told London-based Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that navigation is proceeding freely after Houthis took control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb approaches, B92 reported. The claim matches the shipping carve-out for Saudi-affiliated vessels in the Houthi military statement carried by Al Jazeera.
B92 / Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
16:07 UTC

MES sources: Saudi armored reinforcements to enter Yemen via Al-Wadi'ah

Middle East Spectator said its sources reported hundreds of Saudi armored vehicles and reinforcements would enter Yemen from the Al-Wadi'ah border crossing on Friday and Saturday. The claim has not been independently confirmed by wire agencies in the same reporting cycle.
Middle East Spectator
16:06 UTC

Houthi spokesman claims Red Sea coast operation took 5,400 sq km across six districts

Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said an operation dubbed God is Strongest in Might and Severe in Punishment expelled Saudi-backed forces from six districts covering about 5,400 square kilometers, Al Jazeera reported. The statement, also relayed by Middle East Spectator, claimed hundreds of Saudi-backed fighters were killed, captured or wounded and said international shipping remains allowed except for vessels linked to Saudi Arabia. Al Jazeera noted there was still no separate Houthi government announcement confirming full control of Bab al-Mandeb.
Al Jazeera / Yahya Saree via MES
16:05 UTC

Government sources: Houthi fighters reach coastal town of Dhubab

Yemeni government sources told Reuters that Houthi fighters reached Dhubab on the Bab al-Mandeb coast on Friday, Al Jazeera reported. Middle East Spectator separately posted photos it said showed Ansarallah forces in the town center and abandoned Saudi vehicles on the outskirts. B92, citing Al Jazeera, said Houthis then moved on to Murad after encountering weak resistance following the Mocha withdrawal.
Al Jazeera / Middle East Spectator
10:05 UTC Breaking

Houthi fighters move onto Perim (Mayun) island after government withdrawal

Pro-government forces withdrew from Perim island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait on Friday, and witnesses reported Houthi fighters arriving by boat, according to BBC and AFP. A local official told AFP the Houthis had completed their takeover of the island, also known as Mayun. The move follows the seizure of Mokha and sharpens Houthi leverage over Red Sea shipping.
BBC / AFP
10:04 UTC

Al Jazeera: Houthis reported in control of Yemen entire Red Sea coastline

After seizing Mocha, Houthis are reported to control Yemen entire Red Sea coastline and expand their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Al Jazeera said in its Sept. 11 Iran war live blog. The coverage frames the advance as a rapid sweep through the last coastal stretch after government-aligned forces withdrew from Mocha.
Al Jazeera
10:03 UTC

CNN: about 100-200 US advisers in Saudi Arabia supporting anti-Houthi targeting

About 100 to 200 US military advisers are on the ground in Saudi Arabia providing real-time intelligence and targeting support against the Houthis, CNN reported citing multiple sources. Middle East Spectator and B92 relayed the report. Sources said Washington is sharing a Maven-like targeting tool and geospatial support but is not directly flying strikes or refueling Saudi jets.
CNN via Middle East Spectator / B92
10:02 UTC

Al-Masirah: Saudi airstrikes hit Mocha airport after Houthi seizure

Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah said Saudi forces carried out two airstrikes on Mocha airport after the port city fell. Al Jazeera carried the claim in its Sept. 11 live blog. Independent confirmation of damage was not included in the same summary.
Al Jazeera / Al-Masirah
05:00 UTC

IRGC claims strike on US Saildrone-type unmanned vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its navy struck a US Saildrone-type unmanned surface vessel at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz and claimed it thwarted an aggressive mission. Al Jazeera reported the claim; Washington had not commented in the same coverage. The report is separate from an earlier IRGC claim about seizing an underwater drone near Hormuz.
Al Jazeera
04:30 UTC

UKMTO reports projectiles hit two vessels off Oman near Hormuz approaches

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said it received a report that projectiles hit two vessels off the coast of Oman. Al Jazeera carried the UKMTO notice alongside IRGC claims of naval action in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East Spectator separately reported two vessels struck about four nautical miles west of Oman. Damage, flags, and who fired were not confirmed in the initial notices.
Middle East Spectator / Al Jazeera / UKMTO
03:00 UTC

Fars reports sea-origin explosion heard near Iranian port of Jask

Iranian news agency Fars reported that an explosion was heard in southern areas of the port city of Jask and said it originated at sea. WarMonitors relayed the Fars notice. No confirmed details on the source, damage, or whether any vessel was involved were included in the initial report.
Fars via WarMonitors