An agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the cessation of hostilities was reached on June 17, 2026, between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. This development follows an escalation in the Middle East that had triggered a humanitarian crisis across multiple regions. The agreement covers the period from September 8 to September 21, 2026.

The recent escalation in the Middle East had already exacerbated a fragile humanitarian situation, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities despite the cessation of hostilities. Funding for humanitarian operations remains significantly below requirements.

Yemen hosts a small number of refugees and a substantial population of internally displaced persons. The country is categorized as having a very high INFORM risk class, ranking among the highest globally.

Details on the specific humanitarian impact of the recent hostilities and the cessation agreement on the Yemeni population are not yet covered in recent reporting.