AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRed Sea Tensions: Yemen’s Houthis denied plans to charge ships transit fees through Bab el-Mandeb, saying their “safe transit service” is voluntary and free, after Reuters reported the idea was discussed with Iranian officials. Houthi Claims vs. Saudi Response: The Houthis also claimed eight Saudi oil tankers were forced to reroute toward the Cape of Good Hope under their “blockade for blockade” strategy, while Saudi Arabia and allies push to keep navigation open. Saudi-Led Maritime Coalition: Saudi Arabia hosted talks in Riyadh and backed a 14-nation maritime defense alliance to protect freedom of navigation across the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden, with Yemen listed among signatories. Escalation at Home: Mass rallies in Sana’a and multiple governorates backed “blockade for blockade, escalation for escalation,” with organizers calling for lifting the blockade on Yemen and warning against further Saudi escalation. Shipping and Prices: Oil markets rose after renewed concerns about chokepoints, as Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions keep traders focused on supply risks.
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