AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoYemen Conflict Risk: The UN warned Yemen is at its highest risk of returning to war since the 2022 truce, citing renewed clashes and strikes across Marib, Hadramout, Taiz and al-Makha, with calls for de-escalation and “economic de-escalation” to protect ports, oil exports and flights. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: In the Bab el-Mandeb, the Houthis claimed attacks tied to the wider Iran-US standoff, while survivors described chaos after a missile hit a Yemeni commercial ship during rescue operations, underscoring how quickly shipping risk is turning into real casualties. Hormuz Energy Shock: Strait of Hormuz traffic is near standstill as the US signals it can keep a naval blockade on Iran indefinitely and Iran issues fresh conditions for reopening, while UAE-linked tankers report drone attacks and minor damage. Regional Maritime Alliances: Saudi Arabia announced a growing 14-state maritime coalition to protect navigation through the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden, aiming to stabilize trade routes that Yemen’s conflict increasingly disrupts. Local Frontline Updates: Yemen’s government-aligned forces said they killed and injured dozens of Houthis in Taiz strikes over three days, as both sides keep escalating despite ceasefire calls.
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