Iran Update, September 27, 2026: Saudi and Yemeni government-aligned forces targeted Houthi forces positioned east of Taiz City on September 27, likely to disrupt the Houthis’ ability to sustain operations east of the city. Yemeni government-aligned forces also continue to engage Houthi forces in mountainous terrain overlooking the Bab al Mandeb.
Other Key Takeaways:
The United Kingdom arrested five men near Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford on suspicion of making preparations for a terrorist attack involving explosives. Sources familiar with the investigation told the Telegraph that Iranian agents likely played a direct role in the suspected plot, but local authorities have not yet released the detainees’ identities.
Iran has continued its efforts to drive up global oil prices in order to compel the United States to accept Iranian demands, including recognized Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that Iran has targeted 19 vessels that have attempted to transit the strait since September 25, though Iranian media provided no evidence to substantiate these claims.
