AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYemen–Saudi Escalation: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it struck the runway of Sanaa International Airport to stop an Iranian plane, then ordered all airports shut; hours later, Houthis fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport, with Saudi air defenses intercepting the attack and warning airlines off Saudi airspace until the Sanaa blockade is lifted. Diplomacy & UN Pressure: The UN Security Council held emergency talks urging de-escalation and respect for Yemen’s sovereignty amid claims of Iranian-linked flights and renewed cross-border hostilities. Regional Fallout: Jordan and Oman condemned the Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia, while flights to Abha were cancelled across the UAE and Saudi routes. Humanitarian & Health: In Aden, officials warned of a sharp rise in rabies cases across provinces as vaccine supplies run low. Economy & Energy: Oil jumped to four-week highs as US-Iran tensions and renewed Strait of Hormuz risks threatened global energy flows, with Yemen’s conflict now seen as a potential further complication.
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