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SITUATION UPDATE PRODUCT · CENTCOM · GRAPHIC · MACHINE-ASSEMBLED

CENTCOM THEATER PICTURE

REPORTED EVENTS, 211201Z AUG 26 – 201201Z SEP 26

SERIALSU-CEN-26-019
INFO CUT-OFF201201Z SEP 26
PUBLISHED201201Z SEP 26
EVENTS SHOWN100 (60 plotted)
SOURCE BASISOSINT only
PREPARED BYUnattended pipeline — no analyst
DISTRIBUTIONApproved for public release
This sheet is generated unattended from publicly available reporting. It contains reported facts only — no key judgements, no assessment, and no analysis of alternatives. Judgement publishes solely in a separately signed assessment product over a named analyst's signature. No such product accompanies this issue.

LEGEND

Hostile action
Friendly / US action
Neutral / third party
Unknown / contested
Mapped pipeline
Shipping route

METHODOLOGY

Numbered points are events, chronological within the issue window; closely co-located symbols are slightly displaced for legibility, true positions kept in the data. Positions derive from place names validated against a curated gazetteer; events below the geolocation confidence threshold are listed in the register without a plotted point. Named pipelines use public mapped alignments; maritime routes follow a public shipping network and are representative corridors, not live vessel tracks.

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Al Azraq

1

JORDAN · 301800Z AUG 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

At least 8 ballistic missiles launched at Jordanian bases hosting US A-10 and F-15 operations. No casualties reported.

US IMPACT Opened the ballistic missile campaign against Jordan basing.

Khasab

2

OMAN · 311200Z AUG 26 · MARITIME · UNKNOWN

Two commercial tankers struck by unattributed projectiles near Khasab. Two crew killed aboard Sidr — first commercial crew deaths of the period.

US IMPACT Drives USN escort tasking for traffic 5th Fleet must protect.

Red Sea coast

3

YEMEN · 010000Z SEP 26 · GROUND · HOSTILE

Houthi forces conducted a sweeping offensive that seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast and routed Saudi-backed forces, according to reporting around the US-Houthi talks. The escalating conflict has displaced nearly 100,000 people since fighting intensified earlier in September, with thousands fleeing to Djibouti, according to UN agencies.

US IMPACT Houthi control of the Red Sea coast raises risks to US and coalition naval freedom of navigation near Bab el-Mandeb.

Kuhestak

4

IRAN · 010500Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · FRIENDLY

US strike during a ~100-target CENTCOM wave hit near a wedding venue. Casualty reporting revised from five to four killed, 50-68 wounded. CENTCOM investigating.

US IMPACT Civilian casualties are the main IO threat to basing consent.

Prince Hassan Air Base

5

JORDAN · 011500Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

13 missiles engaged, 10 intercepted. Zero casualties. Ranged US ISR assets and a USMC facility in a single strike.

US IMPACT Ranged US ISR assets and a USMC facility in a single strike.

Ahmed al-Jaber Air Base

6

KUWAIT · 011600Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Kuwaiti bases hit by Iranian drones. No casualties reported.

US IMPACT Forces sustained air-defense alert at a primary USAF operating location.

Manama

7

BAHRAIN · 011700Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Most intercepted; no damage reported by the host government.

US IMPACT Raid volume is a magazine-depth problem, not an intercept one.

Lebanon

8

LEBANON · 020503Z SEP 26 · MOVEMENT · NEUTRAL

A BBC team traveling with a UN peacekeeping mission inside occupied Lebanon observed Israeli troops fortifying positions and continuing demolitions. UN peacekeeping officials confirmed Israeli forces are expanding their presence.

Southern Lebanon

9

LEBANON · 020503Z SEP 26 · MOVEMENT · NEUTRAL

A BBC team embedded with a UN peacekeeping humanitarian mission reported that Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions in occupied areas of Lebanon, according to UNIFIL officials.

Sheikh Isa Air Base

10

BAHRAIN · 021000Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Claimed strikes on radar installations and assembly points. No damage confirmed by Bahrain.

US IMPACT Expands the defended-asset list in Bahrain beyond NSA Bahrain.

Southern Iran

11

IRAN · 022102Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · UNKNOWN

BBC Verify reviewed footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran where wedding celebrations were reportedly taking place. Attribution and casualty figures were not confirmed in available reporting.

Al Minhad Air Base

12

UAE · 030900Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Iran claimed a strike on Al Minhad Air Base. The UAE neither confirmed nor denied it.

US IMPACT Adds a fourth host nation; Emirati silence complicates access.

Jazan

13

SAUDI ARABIA · 072000Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · HOSTILE

Satellite-confirmed damage to the refinery.

US IMPACT Opens a southern front, pulling air-defense coverage off the Gulf cluster.

Muwaffaq Salti Air Base

14

JORDAN · 080400Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

18 of 20 missiles intercepted. Leakers took the wing off one A-10 and damaged ~8 F-15s. Roughly 30 Patriot interceptors expended.

US IMPACT First confirmed damage to US aircraft; ~30 interceptors per raid.

Najran

15

SAUDI ARABIA · 081400Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Coordinated strikes wounded 73. Partner air base and energy sites hit together.

US IMPACT Partner AB and energy sites hit together, straining one air-defense pool.

NSA Bahrain

16

BAHRAIN · 090800Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · HOSTILE

Acting Navy Secretary confirmed extensive damage to command centres, warehouses, piers and communications; ~$400M reconstruction estimate.

US IMPACT Degrades 5th Fleet C2 and port access; logistics shift ports.
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Red Sea coast, Yemen

17

YEMEN · 100000Z SEP 26 · GROUND · UNKNOWN

Yemen's Houthi forces conducted a sweeping offensive that seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, routing Saudi-backed forces in the area. The advance prompted an emergency UN Security Council session and raised concerns about the Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping route.

Mocha

18

YEMEN · 101100Z SEP 26 · GROUND · HOSTILE

Houthi forces took Mocha, Dhubab, al-Omari camp and Mayyun Island without contest.

US IMPACT Hostile control of both shores threatens the Red Sea SLOC.

Algeria

19

ALGERIA · 101547Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

Algeria announced it was severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates; the Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason but stated it had exhausted all means.

US IMPACT Diplomatic rupture between Algeria and the UAE, a key US partner, could affect regional coalition stability.

Mokha, Perim Island

20

YEMEN · 110000Z SEP 26 · GROUND · HOSTILE

Houthi forces captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha and the island of Perim, significantly expanding their control over a key international shipping route. The advance is described as the group's most impressive military achievement in several years.

US IMPACT Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island increases their ability to threaten commercial and potentially US military shipping through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Mokha

21

YEMEN · 110920Z SEP 26 · MOVEMENT · HOSTILE

Houthi forces seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha and the island of Perim, a key position on a major international shipping route. The advance gives the Iran-backed group greater control over the Bab-el-Mandeb strait and Red Sea shipping lanes.

US IMPACT Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island increases the threat to US and allied naval vessels and commercial shipping transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb and Red Sea.

Lebanon

22

LEBANON · 111550Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · NEUTRAL

Israel announced it destroyed a major underground Hezbollah base. The blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake according to the US Geological Survey.

East-West Pipeline, Iraq-Saudi border area

23

SAUDI ARABIA · 120000Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · UNKNOWN

A senior Iraqi source attributed a September attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to a resistance 'splinter' group, according to Al Jazeera. Satellite imagery analyzed by BBC Verify shows major damage to the pipeline, which experts say could cut oil supplies by up to 3.6 million barrels per day. Iraq has removed a military commander and opened investigations into the attack, which originated from an area bordering Iran.

US IMPACT Major reduction in Saudi oil output could affect regional energy markets and US partner nation stability.

Yanbu

24

SAUDI ARABIA · 120600Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

Saudi Arabia attributed the drones to Iraqi origin and shut the line as a precaution.

US IMPACT Kills the only non-Hormuz crude route; Iraqi launch axis is new.

Saudi Arabia

25

SAUDI ARABIA · 121215Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

Satellite imagery analyzed by BBC Verify revealed major damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline, which has been shut down following a drone attack launched from Iraq near the Iranian border. Experts estimate the closure could cut oil supplies by up to 3.6 million barrels per day. Iraq removed a military commander and opened investigations into the attack.

US IMPACT Disruption to Saudi oil infrastructure at this scale could affect regional energy security and logistics relevant to US operations in CENTCOM.

East-West Pipeline

26

SAUDI ARABIA · 121215Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · UNKNOWN

Saudi Arabia shut its East-West crude oil pipeline after an attack launched from Iraq, causing cancellation of some oil deliveries to Europe. Satellite imagery confirmed major damage; experts estimate the closure could cut oil supplies by up to 3.6 million barrels per day. Iraq removed a military commander and opened investigations; a senior Iraqi source pointed to a resistance 'splinter' group for the attack.

Bab al-Mandeb Strait

27

YEMEN · 130000Z SEP 26 · GROUND · HOSTILE

Houthi forces conducted a sweeping offensive that routed Saudi-backed forces and seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, including the island of Mayyun near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Following the offensive, US officials met Houthi representatives in Oman in secret talks, according to five sources familiar with the matter.

US IMPACT Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait area and Mayyun island threatens freedom of navigation for US and allied vessels transiting a critical maritime chokepoint.

Oman

28

OMAN · 130000Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · FRIENDLY

US officials met with Houthi representatives in Oman, according to five sources familiar with the matter. The talks took place days after the Iran-backed Houthis seized a strategic stretch of Red Sea coastline in an offensive that routed Saudi-backed forces.

US IMPACT US engagement in back-channel diplomacy with the Houthis reflects direct US interest in stabilizing the Red Sea maritime corridor.

Red Sea coast, Yemen

29

YEMEN · 130000Z SEP 26 · GROUND · UNKNOWN

Yemen's Houthi forces conducted a sweeping offensive that seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, routing Saudi-backed forces. The development prompted US officials to hold secret talks with Houthi representatives in Oman.

Strait of Hormuz

30

IRAN · 140000Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · HOSTILE

A US-contracted vessel carrying American personnel was struck in an Iranian drone and missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News citing two sources. The incident occurred earlier in the week of 15 September 2026.

US IMPACT American personnel aboard a US-contracted vessel were directly endangered by an Iranian drone and missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

31

IRAN · 140100Z SEP 26 · OTHER · FRIENDLY

A US pilot who was shot down over Iran gave their first interview since being rescued, recalling 'free-falling' after being hit. The April rescue operation marked the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, according to American officials.

US IMPACT A US aircraft was shot down over Iran and a rescue operation was conducted, marking a significant direct engagement of US personnel in Iranian territory.

Iran

32

IRAN · 140100Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · FRIENDLY

A US pilot who was shot down over Iran gave his first interview since being rescued, recalling 'free-falling' after being hit. A rescue operation conducted in April was described by US officials as the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years.

US IMPACT The downing and subsequent rescue of a US pilot over Iran represents a direct kinetic engagement affecting US personnel in the CENTCOM AOR.
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Iran

33

IRAN · 141200Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · FRIENDLY

Independent UN human rights investigators called for an immediate cessation of hostilities following a series of US airstrikes on Iran that have killed civilians. The investigators cited the strikes as part of ongoing tensions rippling through the region.

US IMPACT US airstrikes on Iran are the direct subject of international scrutiny and calls for cessation, indicating ongoing kinetic US operations in the CENTCOM AOR.

Gaza

34

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES · 141200Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · NEUTRAL

Israeli strikes killed six UN workers and civilians at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza, according to UNRWA.

Yanbu / East-West Pipeline

35

SAUDI ARABIA · 150000Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline was attacked, shutting down oil exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Satellite imagery revealed major damage to the pipeline, and Saudi Arabia cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe as a result. Oil prices rose by over $3 as loadings at Yanbu were suspended. A senior Iraqi source pointed to a resistance 'splinter' group as responsible for the September attack.

US IMPACT Disruption to Saudi oil exports and rising oil prices may affect US military logistics and regional economic stability.

Pentagon

36

UNITED STATES · 150000Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · FRIENDLY

A Pentagon Inspector General report confirmed the US military faces shortages of key munitions as a result of the Iran war and has encountered industrial bottlenecks in rebuilding stockpiles. The findings contradict President Trump's public claims that US ammunition supplies are 'virtually limitless.'

US IMPACT US forces face confirmed munitions shortfalls and resupply bottlenecks that could constrain operational capacity in the CENTCOM AOR.

East-West Pipeline

37

SAUDI ARABIA · 150000Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

Satellite imagery confirmed major damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, forcing a halt to cross-country oil flows to the Red Sea coast. Experts assessed the closure could cut oil supplies by up to 3.6 million barrels per day, and Saudi Arabia began rerouting crude exports via the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz

38

IRAN · 150000Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · UNKNOWN

Preliminary shipping data showed only four vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, 15 September, down from seven the day prior and well below the 10-day average of 18. The sharp decline reflects ongoing security concerns in the waterway.

US IMPACT Severely reduced vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz threaten US and allied logistical and energy supply chains dependent on the waterway.

United States

39

UNITED STATES · 150000Z SEP 26 · OTHER · FRIENDLY

The Pentagon Inspector General confirmed that the US military faces shortages of key munitions as a result of the Iran war, along with industrial bottlenecks impeding resupply. The findings contradict President Trump's public assurances that ammunition supplies are 'virtually unlimited'.

US IMPACT US munitions stockpiles are depleted and resupply is bottlenecked, directly degrading US military readiness and sustainment in the theater.

Saudi Arabia East-West Pipeline

40

SAUDI ARABIA · 150000Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

Satellite imagery reviewed by BBC Verify confirmed major damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, halting cross-country oil flows to the Red Sea coast at Yanbu. Experts assessed the closure could reduce oil supplies by up to 3.6 million barrels per day.

Middle East

41

— · 150000Z SEP 26 · OTHER · HOSTILE

A Pentagon Inspector General report found that Iranian strikes exposed gaps in US military medical evacuation operations across the Middle East. The report indicates the military is still working to address challenges posed by drone-related battlefield casualties.

US IMPACT Gaps in medical evacuation operations identified by the IG report could increase US battlefield casualties from drone attacks across the CENTCOM AOR.

Saudi East-West Pipeline

42

SAUDI ARABIA · 150000Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

Satellite imagery analyzed by BBC Verify revealed significant damage to Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its closure. Experts estimate the shutdown could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day, prompting Saudi Arabia to reroute crude exports via the Strait of Hormuz.

Unspecified

43

— · 150607Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · FRIENDLY

A Pentagon Inspector General report confirmed that the US military faces shortages of key munitions resulting from the Iran war, along with industrial bottlenecks hampering resupply efforts. The findings contradict President Trump's public claims that US supplies are 'virtually limitless.'

US IMPACT US forces face confirmed munitions shortfalls and resupply bottlenecks that could constrain operational capacity across the CENTCOM AOR.

Unspecified

44

— · 150843Z SEP 26 · OTHER · HOSTILE

A US Inspector General report found that Iranian strikes exposed gaps in US military medical evacuation operations across the Middle East. Medical professionals have long warned that drone attacks would cause higher US battlefield casualties, and the military is still working to address the challenge.

US IMPACT Identified gaps in medevac operations across CENTCOM increase risk to wounded US personnel in the theater.

Unspecified

45

— · 150843Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · HOSTILE

A Pentagon Inspector General report found that Iranian strikes exposed significant gaps in US military medical evacuation operations across the Middle East. Medical professionals had previously warned that drone warfare would lead to higher US battlefield casualties.

US IMPACT Gaps in medevac operations identified by the IG report indicate increased risk of US casualties going unrecovered or untreated in a timely manner.

Bab el-Mandeb Strait

46

YEMEN · 151200Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

The UN Security Council convened an emergency session on rising violence in Yemen and threats to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping route. UN agencies warned of rising displacement, including thousands of Yemenis fleeing to Djibouti, with nearly 100,000 people displaced since fighting intensified earlier this month.

US IMPACT Continued instability around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait poses risks to US and coalition maritime traffic through the waterway.

Bab el-Mandeb

47

YEMEN · 151200Z SEP 26 · GROUND · UNKNOWN

Yemen's Houthi forces conducted a sweeping offensive that seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, routing Saudi-backed forces. The advance prompted an emergency UN Security Council session focused on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping route.

US IMPACT Houthi control of territory near Bab el-Mandeb raises concerns for freedom of navigation in a critical US and allied shipping chokepoint.

Strait of Hormuz

48

OMAN · 151613Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · UNKNOWN

Two sailors went missing after the oil tanker El Gaia was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The US says the tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone, while Iran claims the vessel caught fire after hitting mines.

US IMPACT Attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz threatens freedom of navigation in a critical waterway used by US and allied naval forces.
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Iran

49

IRAN · 152016Z SEP 26 · OTHER · HOSTILE

Western intelligence agencies issued a warning about Iranian spyware dubbed 'CHOSEN BRICK' being used to target critics of the Iranian government living abroad. The advisory highlights a cyber threat campaign directed at dissidents outside Iran.

Unspecified

50

— · 152016Z SEP 26 · OTHER · HOSTILE

Western intelligence agencies from the UK, US, and Netherlands issued a joint warning about Iranian 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware being used to target critics of the Iranian government living abroad.

United States

51

UNITED STATES · 152034Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · FRIENDLY

The Pentagon inspector general confirmed that the Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, with a bottleneck in resupply identified despite presidential claims of virtually limitless supplies. A separate congressional report found replenishing depleted stockpiles could take up to five years.

US IMPACT Confirmed munitions shortfalls and a multi-year resupply bottleneck directly degrade US combat readiness across the CENTCOM AOR.

Unspecified

52

— · 152034Z SEP 26 · OTHER · FRIENDLY

A Pentagon Inspector General report confirmed that the ongoing war with Iran has led to US munitions shortfalls, with replenishing depleted stockpiles potentially taking up to five years. The report also identified a bottleneck in resupply despite President Trump's claims of 'virtually limitless' supplies.

US IMPACT Confirmed munitions shortfalls and multi-year resupply timelines directly degrade US combat readiness in CENTCOM and globally.

Mashhad

53

IRAN · 152347Z SEP 26 · OTHER · NEUTRAL

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 cabin experienced violent shaking and structural damage following an emergency landing at Mashhad airport in Iran.

Beijing

54

CHINA · 160000Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · UNKNOWN

Iran's top diplomat departed for China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the ongoing war. The visit comes as the conflict continues to drag on with no reported ceasefire.

Mecca

55

SAUDI ARABIA · 160000Z SEP 26 · AIR-DEFENSE · NEUTRAL

Saudi Arabia reported shooting down a Houthi drone south of Mecca. The Houthis denied targeting the Islamic holy city, while the Saudi-led coalition accused them of a 'disgraceful act.'

Unspecified

56

— · 160000Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News show a wrecked air force aircraft and destroyed buildings at US sites resulting from Iranian attacks. The extent and location of the damage are depicted across multiple sites.

US IMPACT Iranian attacks have caused significant physical damage to US air force aircraft and installations at multiple sites in the region.

south of Mecca

57

SAUDI ARABIA · 160000Z SEP 26 · AIR-DEFENSE · UNKNOWN

Saudi Arabia reported shooting down a Houthi drone south of Mecca. The Houthis denied targeting the Islamic holy city, while the Saudi-led coalition accused them of a 'disgraceful act'.

Gaza City

58

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES · 160000Z SEP 26 · OTHER · NEUTRAL

A six-storey building in Gaza City that had been damaged in a prior Israeli strike collapsed, killing 21 people including eight children. Rescuers reported approximately 10 families had been sheltering in the structure.

Marib

59

YEMEN · 160000Z SEP 26 · AIR-DEFENSE · UNKNOWN

Houthi forces released a video claiming to show a Saudi fighter jet they say was shot down in Yemen's Marib province. The claim has not been independently verified.

Yatta

60

WEST BANK · 160042Z SEP 26 · GROUND · NEUTRAL

Israeli soldiers rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta in the occupied West Bank. No further details on casualties or the operation's objective were reported.

Mecca

61

SAUDI ARABIA · 160109Z SEP 26 · AIR-DEFENSE · UNKNOWN

Saudi Arabia announced it intercepted a drone before it could reach Mecca, Islam's holiest city. Saudi officials described pilgrims' security as a 'red line.' The origin of the drone was not confirmed in reporting.

Unspecified

62

— · 161200Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · UNKNOWN

The head of the UN's International Maritime Organization warned that the US-Iran conflict is not a 'pretext' to target innocent seafarers, amid a rising number of attacks on shipping in key Middle East waterways linked to the conflict.

Strait of Hormuz

63

— · 161200Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · UNKNOWN

The head of the UN maritime agency, Arsenio Dominguez, issued a shipping alert in response to a rising number of attacks on vessels in key Middle East waterways linked to the US-Iran war, stating that the conflict is not a pretext to target innocent seafarers.

Strait of Hormuz

64

IRAN · 161512Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · HOSTILE

A US-contracted vessel carrying American personnel was struck in an Iranian drone and missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News citing two sources.

US IMPACT A US-contracted ship with American personnel aboard was directly hit, constituting a direct threat to US-affiliated maritime assets and personnel.
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Strait of Hormuz

65

SAUDI ARABIA · 161648Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · NEUTRAL

Saudi Arabia is increasing prompt crude sales from facilities outside the Strait of Hormuz following the shutdown of the East-West pipeline, which halted cross-country flows to its Red Sea coast. Alternative routes include dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.

US IMPACT Increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz raises the operational tempo and potential risk exposure in a contested waterway.

Suez Canal

66

EGYPT · 162151Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · NEUTRAL

Container carriers are resuming transits through the Suez Canal, with COSCO's OOCL Portugal completing a milestone transit, even as Houthi advances around Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh security concerns for the route.

Strait of Hormuz

67

— · 162314Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · FRIENDLY

A US CENTCOM spokesperson stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open amid continued tensions over shipping through the waterway. The comments were made in the context of ongoing reporting of an Iranian blockade.

US IMPACT CENTCOM is actively monitoring and asserting freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for US and allied maritime operations.

Syria

68

SYRIA · 170500Z SEP 26 · OTHER · HOSTILE

BBC reporting found that the abduction of US journalist Austin Tice was planned for weeks and approved by former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, according to a source.

Syria

69

SYRIA · 170500Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · HOSTILE

A BBC investigation found that the abduction of US journalist Austin Tice was planned for weeks and personally approved by former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, according to a source. Tice has been missing in Syria since 2012.

US IMPACT A US citizen journalist was reportedly kidnapped under orders from the Assad regime, with ongoing implications for US hostage recovery efforts.

Israel

70

ISRAEL · 170840Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · UNKNOWN

A widespread algae bloom shut down five of Israel's six desalination plants, raising water security concerns. The microalgae formed a 'carpet' that crippled operations at the affected facilities.

Yemen

71

YEMEN · 171200Z SEP 26 · OTHER · UNKNOWN

Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 57,000 children according to UNICEF, with nearly 100,000 people total displaced since fighting intensified earlier in the month. UN agencies report aid shipments are being choked off.

Syria

72

SYRIA · 171200Z SEP 26 · GROUND · UNKNOWN

The UN Security Council met to discuss Syria's political transition, including reports of deadly armed clashes with an ISIS-affiliated terrorist group in southern Syria and protests over rising fuel prices.

Yemen

73

YEMEN · 171200Z SEP 26 · GROUND · UNKNOWN

Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 57,000 children and tens of thousands of civilians, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis, according to UNICEF and UN aid agencies. Thousands have sought shelter in Djibouti.

Minab

74

IRAN · 171200Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · FRIENDLY

A UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes during strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd in February. The US has not acknowledged carrying out the strikes, and the White House rejected the findings.

US IMPACT US forces face international legal scrutiny and reputational consequences over alleged unlawful strikes on civilian sites in Iran.

Unspecified

75

— · 171256Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

China has privately urged Iran to help restrain the Houthis following an appeal by Saudi Arabia after a Houthi military blitz over the past week, according to three Iranian sources familiar with the matter.

Iran

76

IRAN · 171256Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

China privately asked Tehran to help rein in the Houthis following an appeal from Saudi Arabia after the group's military operations in the past week, according to three Iranian sources familiar with the matter.

Yemen

77

YEMEN · 171347Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

BBC Verify geolocated the wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shown in a Houthi video, confirming the aircraft was shot down over Yemen. The Houthis claimed responsibility for downing the aircraft.

Yemen

78

YEMEN · 171347Z SEP 26 · AIR-DEFENSE · UNKNOWN

BBC Verify geolocated wreckage shown in a Houthi video, confirming the debris of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the shootdown.

Minab

79

IRAN · 172034Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · FRIENDLY

A UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in the context of its ongoing conflict with Iran, citing deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd in February. The US has not acknowledged carrying out the strikes.

US IMPACT Findings could generate diplomatic and legal pressure on US military operations in the Iran conflict.

Unspecified

80

— · 172101Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to renew a mandate for monitoring Iran sanctions, effectively ending the Security Council's watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.

US IMPACT Termination of the Iran sanctions monitoring panel reduces multilateral oversight tools relevant to ongoing US-Iran hostilities.
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Saudi Arabia

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SAUDI ARABIA · 172138Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

The Trump administration approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal that still requires Congressional approval. The announcement came as Saudi Arabia seeks US support in its conflict with Yemen's Houthis.

Strait of Hormuz

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IRAN · 180918Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · NEUTRAL

At least two liquefied natural gas shipments transited the Strait of Hormuz during the reporting week as producers sought to increase flows amid supply shortages and surging prices. Oman's Sohar port has also emerged as a hub for ship-to-ship oil transfers as an alternative routing.

Yemen

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YEMEN · 181200Z SEP 26 · OTHER · UNKNOWN

Aid agencies reported a dramatic increase in humanitarian needs in Yemen amid renewed fighting, with displaced persons describing fleeing shelling and gunfire. Thousands have sought shelter in Djibouti.

Strait of Hormuz

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IRAN · 181556Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · FRIENDLY

The US Treasury sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange it says was used to process payments collected from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and move those funds into Iran's financial system.

Strait of Hormuz

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IRAN · 181607Z SEP 26 · MARITIME · UNKNOWN

A new burst of attacks struck three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with Saudi Arabia rerouting more oil shipments through the waterway. The attacks are part of an escalating pattern of maritime incidents linked to the US-Iran conflict.

US IMPACT Attacks on commercial shipping at a key energy chokepoint threaten freedom of navigation and US-aligned maritime trade.

Tehran

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IRAN · 181723Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · HOSTILE

Volunteers rallied through downtown Tehran in what was described as the biggest public show of defiance against the US since the war began, with participants highlighting a campaign of 'self-sacrifice' for Iran.

Syria

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SYRIA · 182020Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

Syrian authorities arrested five former air force officers, including an air force general, in a series of operations over their involvement in strikes on civilians during the al-Assad era.

Saada

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YEMEN · 182254Z SEP 26 · GROUND · NEUTRAL

Heavy Saudi artillery shelling targeted northern Saada in Ansar Allah (Houthi)-controlled northern Yemen.

Yemen

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YEMEN · 182314Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · NEUTRAL

Houthi forces accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 26 airstrikes within a 24-hour period as fighting in Yemen intensified. Reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis were reported.

King Khalid International Airport

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SAUDI ARABIA · 190000Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Houthi forces claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at the Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia reported shooting down a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, while a reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused flight delays on Saturday.

Riyadh Airport

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SAUDI ARABIA · 190000Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Houthi forces fired a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh on approximately 19 September 2026, which Saudi Arabian air defenses intercepted. A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh's airport caused flight delays; it was the first air raid alert in Riyadh since an escalation in Houthi-Saudi fighting.

Ayyash

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SYRIA · 190000Z SEP 26 · OTHER · UNKNOWN

Syrian authorities reported a blast at a military ammunition site in the town of Ayyash in western Deir Az Zor province, killing 11 soldiers. The Syrian army held funerals for those killed; the cause of the explosion was not specified.

Turkey

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TURKEY · 190818Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

Turkish authorities revoked the operating licence of Iran's Bank Mellat in Istanbul, a lender that has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Tehran's nuclear programme.

Tehran

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IRAN · 191056Z SEP 26 · MOVEMENT · HOSTILE

Hundreds of thousands marched in Tehran during a mobilisation campaign, with armed women, anti-aircraft guns, and Shaheed drones publicly displayed in a show of force.

King Khalid International Airport

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SAUDI ARABIA · 191100Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · HOSTILE

Strikes were recorded at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with reports of hits on a cargo building and two ARAMCO fuel tanks producing large quantities of smoke. Imagery showed plumes of smoke and reported interceptions over the city. Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks, with residents later receiving the all-clear after explosions were reported.

Syria

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SYRIA · 191123Z SEP 26 · STRIKE · UNKNOWN

The Syrian Ministry of Defense reported that 11 people were killed in an explosion at a military site in eastern Syria. The cause of the explosion has not been specified.

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Iran

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IRAN · 191832Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · NEUTRAL

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, told Al Jazeera that Tehran has sent its conditions to re-engage in talks and end the war to the US through Qatari intermediaries, and is awaiting a response from the Trump administration.

US IMPACT A potential diplomatic channel through Qatar could affect the trajectory of US military operations against Iran.

East-West Pipeline

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SAUDI ARABIA · 200000Z SEP 26 · INFRASTRUCTURE · NEUTRAL

Saudi Arabia shut down the East-West Pipeline, an infrastructure built specifically to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating Houthi attacks, forcing Saudi oil back through the Strait.

Iran

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IRAN · 201049Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · HOSTILE

Members of Iran's parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee have prepared proposals for Iran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, according to multiple reports.

Iran

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IRAN · 201049Z SEP 26 · POLITICAL · HOSTILE

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ and Imam Mahdi Central Command publicly warned the US that any attack on Iran would trigger retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region.

US IMPACT Iranian military command has explicitly threatened US bases in the CENTCOM region with retaliatory strikes in the event of further US military action against Iran.
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Change & Sourcing

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CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE

  • NEW Iran: Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ warns US of retaliation against regional bases if attacked
  • NEW Iran: Iranian parliament committee prepares proposals for NPT withdrawal
  • NEW East-West Pipeline: Saudi Arabia shuts East-West Pipeline amid Houthi attack escalation
  • NEW King Khalid International Airport: Houthi ballistic missile targets Riyadh; fuel depot at airport struck
  • REVISED Strait of Hormuz: Three tanker attacks reported in Strait of Hormuz (revised)
  • REVISED Strait of Hormuz: US sanctions Iranian cryptocurrency exchange used for Strait of Hormuz transit payments (revised)
  • NEW Yemen: Yemen humanitarian crisis worsens amid renewed fighting and spike in displacement
  • REVISED Strait of Hormuz: LNG shipments transit Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade (revised)
  • REVISED Minab: UN Fact-Finding Mission Finds Reasonable Grounds US Committed War Crimes in Iran Strikes (revised)
  • REVISED Yemen: Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen (revised)

SOURCE SUMMARY STATEMENT

All information derives from publicly available reporting across 10 outlet(s): BBC (36), Al Jazeera (34), gCaptain (27), UN News (19), GlobalSecurity.org (14). 66 of 100 events rest on a single source and should not be treated as confirmed. No imagery exploitation or independent collection was performed; positions derive from place names validated against a gazetteer, and region-level reports are listed without a plotted point.

Not an official product of any government agency. Carries no official coordination. Derived entirely from publicly available information. · SU-CEN-26-019 · Info cut-off 201201Z SEP 26

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