Yemeni Government Bars Import and Circulation of Iranian Goods
Yemen's internationally recognized government enacted a complete ban on the entry, importation, and domestic circulation of all Iranian commercial products. The decision was formally approved in Aden by the National Committee for Regulating and Financing Imports under Central Bank Governor Ahmed Ghaleb, citing national security mandates following increased Iranian naval support for Houthi disruptions across critical maritime choke points.
Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Aden, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM