AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRed Sea Security: The EU foreign policy chief says the bloc is seeking observer status in the Saudi-led coalition as Houthi attacks keep pressure on Bab el-Mandeb and disrupt shipping. Regional Diplomacy: Netanyahu’s reported UAE visit included discussion of Iran’s nuclear progress and Yemen’s Houthis, while an expanded meeting in Abu Dhabi reportedly brought together officials from 10 countries to coordinate against “shared threats.” Saudi-UAE Rapprochement: Saudi Crown Prince MBS met UAE Vice President Mansour bin Zayed in Riyadh as Riyadh tries to mend fences after a Yemen rift, amid continued Houthi strikes. Yemen Frontlines: Yemen’s army says it carried out 414 attacks on Houthi targets in 24 hours, targeting reinforcements and military capabilities, as fighting and airstrikes continue across Taiz, Al-Jawf, Amran, Saada and Hodeidah. Gulf Fallout: War-risk insurance for Saudi-linked tankers rose sharply, while oil flows are being rerouted as Red Sea traffic falls. Humanitarian Pressure: WHO and UN reporting highlights Yemen’s health system at breaking point and rising displacement, with epidemics feared. Pakistan Signals Deeper Role: Pakistan’s defence minister says Islamabad will defend Saudi Arabia “whatever means are available” under a mutual pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
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