Major General Abdullatif Al-Mahdi, commander of Yemen's fourth military region, warned of "conspiracies" and "sedition" during an expanded meeting in Taiz Governorate, asserting that the armed forces are in "fullest readiness" against enemy schemes. Al-Mahdi's remarks, made during a meeting addressing the valor of Taiz's residents, also urged preparations for the Prophet's birthday with charity and community inspection of needs. He specifically mentioned "the American and Israel" as entities allegedly seeking to "bend the people and their armed forces from their honorable position with Gaza," according to a statement shared on X. Meanwhile, the governorate of Aden experienced torrential floods sweeping through its streets and neighborhoods, with warnings issued about high water levels. Reports indicate residents in Al-Hasswa and Bir Ahmed in the capital, Aden, are being surrounded. In a separate development, the U.S. has reportedly transferred a THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, citing threats of new hostilities with Iran. The Pentagon is seeking $3.5 billion to replace depleted missile interceptors. In counterterrorism efforts, South Yemen’s Counterterrorism Unit, in coordination with the Specialized Criminal Prosecution, foiled a major drug smuggling attempt destined for Houthi-controlled areas. Authorities stated the seized shipment was intended to finance the Houthi war effort, highlighting the bust as part of ongoing efforts against transnational crime and terrorism financing. In other regional news, the defense establishment is investigating whether a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel last night had a separating warhead, a claim made by the Houthis and potentially supported by interception footage. This follows reports of a similar missile type used during a prior confrontation with Iran in June. In Lebanon, Hussein Raad, nicknamed "Dabaa," and four associates were reportedly killed during an armed clash with the Lebanese army in the Hermel, Baalbek, an operation targeting kidnapping and robbery networks. Further afield, Iran's Evin prison is reportedly operating again, with approximately 600 male prisoners, including political dissidents, returned to the facility two months after an Israeli attack. Heavy rains in Yemen's Hajjah governorate caused a house collapse in Al-Khadra village, resulting in the death of three children and injuries to their parents. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker was observed providing refueling support to fighter aircraft over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
