AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched a “heavy wave” of strikes on Iran after Iran’s missile attack on US forces in Jordan, with CENTCOM saying it hit dozens of IRGC targets; the flare-up follows US-Saudi joint strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq that killed at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. Regional Spillover: Drone attacks sparked fires at Egypt’s Damietta port, including on a US-owned gas storage tanker, while Iraq’s PMF and Iran both denied or rejected blame, raising fears of a wider war. Yemen Red Sea Pressure: Reuters reports Yemen’s Ansarullah is considering transit fees for commercial ships through Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian advisers reportedly involved—an approach that could reshape shipping and funding flows. Markets & Yemen Impact: Oil jumped above $90 as conflict risk reignited, with analysts warning that disruptions to Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb could push costs higher—fueling pressure on Yemen’s already strained economy and livelihoods. Yemen Sovereignty: Ansarullah condemned the US-Saudi strikes on Iraq, while Yemen’s Ansarullah-linked forces said they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over Saada.
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