US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran conflict and wider West Asia tensions remained in focus on October 17, 2026, as Iran offered assistance to help end the long-running Saudi-Yemen conflict, while its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reiterated its warning that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to maritime traffic, according to Iranian state media.
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Meanwhile, Air India and Air India Express extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24, citing the prevailing regional situation. Developments in Yemen, Gaza and diplomatic engagement between Iran, Egypt and Russia also highlighted the widening regional implications of the crisis.
Iran Offers Help to End Saudi-Yemen Conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was ready to provide assistance to end the conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen. According to a statement shared on his Telegram channel and a report by Al Jazeera, Araghchi made the remarks during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Baghdad.
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Araghchi said more than a decade of tensions had demonstrated that the Yemeni conflict could not be resolved through military means. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers’ summit, where the two officials discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.
Araghchi also blamed US and Israeli actions for insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging that attacks launched on February 28 had continued in different forms. He urged Islamic countries to work collectively on regional issues and called for an end to Israel’s occupation and what he described as genocide against Palestinians.
Yemen Conflict: Government Forces Target Houthi Fighters in Lahj
Yemen’s internationally recognised government forces targeted gatherings of Houthi fighters along the al-Mudharabah front in Lahj province in southern Yemen, Al Jazeera reported.
The development comes amid continuing tensions between the internationally recognised government and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. The latest reported military activity underscores the difficulty of securing a lasting settlement to Yemen’s prolonged conflict.
Arab League Condemns Houthi Attacks in Aden
The Arab League condemned reported Houthi attacks on government headquarters and civilian facilities in Aden, including Aden International Airport. The attacks reportedly killed and wounded civilians.
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 17, the regional organisation described the incidents as a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law. It reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s internationally recognised government and welcomed the formation of a committee to investigate the attacks.
The reported strikes add to concerns about civilian safety and the potential for further escalation in Yemen, where years of conflict have contributed to a severe humanitarian crisis.
Strait of Hormuz Latest: IRGC Navy Reiterates Closure Warning
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz was closed, warning that vessels of all nationalities were prohibited from transiting the strategic waterway, according to Iran’s IRNA news agency.
The navy also warned that ships violating Iranian regulations risked being engulfed in flames. The warning referred to a supertanker that reportedly caught fire in the strait after striking a naval mine. At least two other tankers were also reported to have been hit off the Saudi coast since the previous day.
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