Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, maintaining and extending existing sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people marched in Sanaa in a large pro-Houthi demonstration as clashes intensify in western Yemen.
Why It Matters
The US move sustains pressure on Tehran through expanded sanctions legislation, which could affect regional dynamics and diplomatic options. Large-scale public demonstrations in Yemen signal heightened domestic support for the Houthi movement amid escalating fighting, with potential implications for the conflict and regional security.
Key Facts
- US action: President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
- Effect of law: The act extends existing US sanctions on Iran.
- Yemen demonstration: Tens of thousands marched through the streets of Sanaa in support of the Houthis and against Saudi Arabia.
- Conflict status: Fighting has intensified in western Yemen.
- Source: Reporting by Enes Abuomer, Kristina Harazim and Leena Fraihat (Al Jazeera).
President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, a measure that continues and broadens the United States' existing sanctions regime targeting Iran. The legislation, named in part for Senator Lindsey Graham, formally extends restrictions intended to increase economic and political pressure on Tehran.
The move comes amid wider regional tensions that include heightened hostilities in Yemen. In the capital Sanaa, tens of thousands of people took part in a mass rally expressing support for the Houthi movement and opposition to Saudi Arabia. Organizers and participants framed the demonstration as a show of solidarity with the Houthis during a period of intensified fighting.
Reports indicate that clashes have escalated in western Yemen, where the conflict has persisted for years and involves multiple local and regional actors. The combination of international sanctions on Iran and large domestic demonstrations in Houthi-controlled areas underscores how domestic, regional, and international dynamics are interacting in the Middle East.
The developments were reported by Al Jazeera journalists Enes Abuomer, Kristina Harazim and Leena Fraihat. Further details about the specific provisions of the newly signed act or casualty and displacement figures from the renewed fighting in western Yemen were not included in the immediate reporting.
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