UAE condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the kingdom.Last updated: October 26, 2026 | 06:43Donald TrumpSaudi ArabiaIsraelUS-Israel-Iran warhouthisUS CENTCOM chief visits Strait of Hormuz, highlighting efforts to secure key shipping lanes as Middle East turmoil continues.X | @CENTCOMUS President Donald Trump has ruled out a strike on Iran today but warned fresh attacks remain possible. Iran’s parliament speaker accused Washington of falling into a “quagmire” over miscalculations in launching the war. In Saudi Arabia, shrapnel from intercepted Houthi missiles injured two people and damaged property, while the UAE condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the kingdom. Riyadh airport resumed operations after a two-week closure.
Meanwhile, maritime security risks remain severe in the Strait of Hormuz, with nearly 500 vessels waiting outside the waterway amid restricted shipping and a reported attack on an LPG tanker near Oman. Elsewhere, Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections, while Israel continued its military operation in the occupied West Bank after an attack killed two Israeli soldiers.
Follow this live coverage for the latest updates.HighlightsUS-Iran showdown: 7 warning signs of a wider conflict05:30 AM, 25 October 2026Riyadh Airport announces resumption of operations at T1, T206:57 AM, 25 October 2026Tehran strikes Iranian Kurdish base in Iraq with drones10:34 AM, 25 October 2026Cruise missile aimed at Khamis Mushait intercepted
11:25 AM, 25 October 202606:43 AM, 26 October 2026We are closing this live coverage now. For the latest updates, click here.02:17 AM, 26 October 2026 Trump warns Iran would trigger ‘death problems’ if it obtains nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump has renewed his warning that allowing Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon would create catastrophic security and energy consequences, saying Tehran “would use it” if it obtained one. The remarks posted by Rapid Response 47, the White House-aligned rapid-response account, quoted Trump as saying: “You want to see problems? You want to see not only energy problems, but death problems? Let them have a nuclear weapon — because they would use it.” This came as Trump kept open the possibility of renewed US military action against Iran. Asked about a potential attack, he said: “There’s a possibility I will,” while also saying there was “a possibility we’ll have a nice, big, beautiful agreement” with Tehran. He questioned whether Iran would honour any deal, adding: “They want to make a deal, but the problem is, will they hold the deal?” 10:33 PM, 25 October 2026Iran FM: Hormuz Strait won’t return to pre-war normsIran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reiterated that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz and routes in the waterway will not be the same as they were in the past, according to the official news agency IRNA. Araghchi made the remarks at a ceremony in the Iranian capital Tehran, while stressing that "fundamental and strategic" changes have taken place in West Asia following the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, Xinhua News Agency reported."We must accept that new realities have taken hold. The routes in the Strait of Hormuz will not be the same as they once were, and the strait's management will also not be as it was in the past," he said. "There are matters on which we have held negotiations, and these negotiations will continue."The minister stressed that the region's security must be ensured by regional countries and without reliance on foreign forces, "who have come to the region aiming to safeguard their own interests and protect Israel, and whose continued presence will lead to nothing but insecurity for the entire region."He added that Iran was ready to cooperate with all regional countries.10:28 PM, 25 October 2026 Houthis say targeted Riyadh airport, naval base and airbase Yemen’s Houthis said they launched attacks targeting Riyadh’s international airport hours after its reopening, as well as an airbase and a naval base elsewhere in Saudi Arabia. There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities.“The Yemeni armed forces conducted three military operations with dozens of ballistic missiles,” Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on X, claiming the strike on the airport “achieved its target”.He added that the group had also targeted King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait and a naval base in Jazan.09:01 PM, 25 October 2026US CENTCOM chief visits Strait of HormuzUS CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited the Strait of Hormuz on October 25 as the command said US forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since summer and supported the transit of more than 3,000 commercial vessels over six months.CENTCOM said key shipping lanes had been cleared of Iranian sea mines and that more than 95 per cent of vessels had transited the waterway safely in recent months. Cooper reaffirmed the US commitment to freedom of navigation and keeping commercial shipping moving through the strategic waterway.We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Gulf partners and the shipping industry. This visit underscores our strong commitment to continued freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.08:58 PM, 25 October 2026Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt electionIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran and its allies might try to disrupt Tuesday's elections, warning the Islamic republic against any hostile acts.The premier has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, touting the war he launched against Iran in February alongside the United States and suggesting that he alone can see it through."We have intelligence signs that our enemies, Iran and its proxies, could challenge us with attacks in order to disrupt the elections," Netanyahu said in a video released by his office on Sunday."Don't test us. You will suffer disproportionate blows," he added, noting the military was ready for both defensive and offensive operations. 08:36 PM, 25 October 2026Trump rules out US strike on Iran today
Trump has ruled out a US strike on Iran today, saying there would be no attack.Trump made the remarks as he left the White House for Michigan, where he was asked whether US strikes on Iran could resume as soon as today.“Would I tell you that?” Trump said, before adding: “The answer is no, there will not be a strike today08:24 PM, 25 October 2026Saudi Arabia’s Dakar Rally cancelled The Dakar Rally will not take place in Saudi Arabia in January 2027, with organisers citing “recent developments in the region”.The annual rally, broadcast worldwide to millions of viewers, will be held elsewhere in 2027, according to the organisers.In a post on X, the organisation described the decision as “exceptional and one-off”, adding that the rally would return to Saudi Arabia in 2028 for its 50th edition, according to an official statement.The cancellation comes amid wider security concerns across the Middle East following the US-Israel war on Iran. Several high-profile events in Sa07:04 PM, 25 October 2026Al Nassr-Al Wasl Asian Champions League clash postponedThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the AFC Champions League Elite third-round match between Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr and the UAE's Al Wasl after flight disruptions prevented the Dubai club from travelling to Riyadh.Al Wasl decided against making the trip to the Saudi capital because of travel difficulties, particularly the lack of available flights, making it impossible for the fixture to proceed as scheduled.The match, which was scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Monday, as part of the competition's third round, has now been officially postponed.The AFC said in a statement: “The new date and kick-off time for the match will be confirmed and announced in due course.”07:00 PM, 25 October 2026UAE condemns Houthi missile targeting attempt in Saudi Arabia
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi group's attempt to target several areas in Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles, reaffirming its solidarity with the kingdom.In a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attempted targeting was a violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability.The ministry reaffirmed the UAE's full support for Saudi Arabia and for all measures taken to safeguard the kingdom's security and stability.05:59 PM, 25 October 2026Two injured as missile debris damages homes, vehicles in Saudi Arabia
Two people were injured after debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles fell in Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah governorates on Sunday, October 25, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.The General Directorate of Civil Defense said a Saudi citizen and an Asian resident were injured in the incident.The falling debris damaged three residential buildings and seven vehicles, according to Civil Defense.Emergency teams responded to the incident and followed established procedures, the directorate said.The missiles were launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia and intercepted and destroyed, SPA report05:29 PM, 25 October 2026Strike on Gaza university kills three: Staff, hospital An Israeli strike on a university in Gaza City killed three people on Sunday, staff and a local hospital said, while the civil defence agency reported four others killed elsewhere in the territory.Reached for comment, the Israeli military said it was looking into the reports.Al Shifa hospital said it received three bodies and treated eight people who were wounded in the Gaza City drone strike, with two sources at the Islamic University saying those killed were administrative staff and the injured were students.Gaza's education ministry said in a statement that the students had been present for classes.It went on to condemn the strike and said "the global silence regarding attacks on students and universities serves as encouragement for the continuation of these crimes"."This strike occurs at a time when the higher education sector is facing total annihilation, with 95 percent of the buildings belonging to academic institutions having been damaged as a result of the war," it continued."This heinous assault is part of a continuous series of attacks on education; over the past six days, 10 students and educators have been killed by the occupation's fire."04:36 PM, 25 October 2026Iran: No restrictions on LPG exports to PakistanIran has denied closing its borders with Pakistan, saying exports of Iranian goods, including LPG, face no restrictions. Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said changes to Pakistan’s import E-Form procedure had disrupted cargo movement. He added that hundreds of LPG trucks had been waiting for weeks on the Pakistani side of the Rimdan-Gabd border crossing for unloading or clearance. Consultations are under way to resolve the issue, he said.02:41 PM, 25 October 2026Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty'Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of current leader Donald Trump at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or both chambers of the US Congress, which are currently controlled by Trump's Republican party.Obama retains considerable popularity among the Democratic base, which he is keen to leverage to support his party's candidates.In both states, the 65-year-old former president blamed the Trump administration for the rising cost of living, a top voter concern."The current president chose to make a series of bad decisions," Obama said in Cleveland, Ohio, where he rallied in support of former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown."Most importantly, he decided to start an unnecessary war that nobody asked for."The war on Iran has sent oil prices soaring as Tehran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz after being attacked.02:14 PM, 25 October 2026Saudi Civil Defence says danger has passed in JazanSaudi Civil Defence said the danger had passed in Jazan Province, urging residents to continue following its safety instructions and avoid gathering or filming.In a post on X, the authority also warned that filming, publishing or sharing information about missile and drone interceptions and impact sites could expose individuals to legal liability. It advised people to call 998 in an emergency.02:07 PM, 25 October 2026Saudi Arabia issues early warning alert in JazanSaudi Civil Defence said a warning has been issued through the National Early Warning Platform for Jazan Province, alerting residents to a potential danger.02:05 PM, 25 October 2026Iran urges households to cut gas use by 10% before winterIran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on Sunday for a national campaign to reduce gas consumption by at least 10% ahead of winter, warning that inefficient energy use had become a longstanding structural challenge.He said nearly 100 private companies were involved in a gas-saving certificate scheme, under which consumers who save gas would receive the resulting proceeds in their bank accounts.Ghalibaf urged the government, Oil Ministry and National Iranian Gas Company to accelerate the issuance of certificates to investors, and called on media, local councils and provincial governors to help mobilize households.01:02 PM, 25 October 2026Saudi forces say intercepted 10 Houthi missiles fired at southern regionThe Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Sunday that it had intercepted 10 ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards the kingdom's southern region."Interception and destruction of 10 ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards the southern region," Turki Al-Malki said in a post on X.11:25 AM, 25 October 2026Cruise missile aimed at Khamis Mushait intercepted
The Saudi-led coalition said a cruise missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed.The statement was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on X.11:05 AM, 25 October 2026Stranded Iranian sailors seek medical treatment in Sri LankaAt least 40 Iranian sailors from US-sanctioned oil tankers anchored just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters have sought urgent medical treatment on the island, officials said on Sunday.The merchant sailors were brought ashore through the port of Galle, 115 kilometres (72 miles) south of the capital Colombo, over the weekend, officials said.Sri Lanka's foreign ministry confirmed that it had coordinated the ship-to-shore transfer of Iranian sailors in need of urgent care."We have coordinated the transfer and carried out our humanitarian obligations," ministry spokesman Thushara Rodrigo told AFP. "The costs were borne by the Iranian embassy."Nearly a dozen empty Iranian tankers are anchored close to Galle harbour.A US submarine sunk an Iranian frigate, the IRIS Dena, in nearby international waters in March, killing 104 sailors.Sri Lanka's navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors from the frigate, while a second Iranian naval craft has sought safe harbour at Trincomalee in the northeast of the island.Iranian tankers and other merchant vessels have been in limbo, unable to return to their home port because of a US blockade.Sri Lanka insists that the tankers are in international waters, where they enjoy freedom of navigation.The Sri Lankan military has deployed reconnaissance aircraft and patrol boats to monitor the vessels outside the country's 12-nautical-mile territorial waters, according to defence officials.Many Iranian merchant vessels have moved east towards the Strait of Malacca and Singapore because of US sanctions, while a few remain near Sri Lankan waters, authorities said.12:59 PM, 25 October 2026UAE flights: Riyadh reopens, but are flights disrupted?Travelling from the UAE today? Several airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia, with disruptions affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. While Riyadh airport is preparing to resume operations on Sunday, October 25, individual airlines continue to suspend or change schedules, with some cancellations extending into November and December.Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia have listed multiple affected services. Meanwhile, some European and Asian routes to Dubai are being restored, offering more options for travellers. Check your flight status directly with your airline before heading to the airport.10:34 AM, 25 October 2026Tehran strikes Iranian Kurdish base in Iraq with dronesIran's armed forces attacked bases belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq's Kurdistan region using drones, a media outlet in Tehran reported on Sunday."As part of a drone operation carried out by the Revolutionary Guards' ground forces, the headquarters of the terrorist and separatist group Komala, located in the Balisan region, was targeted last night," the Mehr news agency said.The semi-autonomous region hosts camps and bases belonging to several groups of Iranian Kurdish militants, which Iran has targeted repeatedly since the start of the Middle East war in February.The Revolutionary Guards have not immediately claimed responsibility for the strikes on these fighters, whom Iran accuses of being supported by Israel, its sworn enemy.07:48 AM, 25 October 2026Three explosions heard in Riyadh after alert: AFP journalistThree explosions rang out in the Saudi capital Riyadh, an AFP journalist in the city said Sunday, as Houthi attacks regularly strike the kingdom.The blasts came after residents received alert messages for a "hostile aerial threat" urging them to stay in a safe place.07:25 AM, 25 October 2026Ballistic missile intercepted over RiyadhThe Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Sunday it had downed a ballistic missile launched by the group towards the Saudi capital Riyadh."Air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh," the coalition posted on X.07:15 AM, 25 October 2026Danger alert lifted in RiyadhSaudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has announced that the danger has passed in Riyadh. In a post on X, it urged residents to continue following Civil Defence instructions and avoid gathering or filming. Residents were advised to call 911 in an emergency.07:05 AM, 25 October 2026Saudi Arabia issues early warning alert in RiyadhSaudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has reported that the National Early Warning Platform has issued a warning in Riyadh, alerting residents to potential danger. Authorities urged the public to follow the instructions provided in the alert.06:57 AM, 25 October 2026Riyadh Airport announces resumption of operations at T1, T2King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has issued a travel advisory for passengers, as it announces it will resume flight operations from its two terminals 1 and 2 on Sunday. The advisory comes in the wake of claims made by Yemen's Houthi rebels that they targeted King Khalid International Airport along with several other key installations and airports across the kingdom.In a passenger update posted on X, the airport authorities detailed changes to flight operations across its terminals."Please be advised that Terminal (1) will be designated for domestic flights and Terminal (2) for international flights operated by national carriers at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, effective Sunday, October 25, 2026," the airport administration stated.Urging travellers to confirm their flight details before arriving, the airport added, "We kindly advise passengers with confirmed bookings to contact their airlines to verify the status of their bookings and flights before heading to the airport. We appreciate your cooperation and compliance with the instructions."06:02 AM, 25 October 2026Drone intercepted and destroyed over RiyadhSaudi-led coalition forces have intercepted and destroyed a drone in
