AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRed Sea Bloodshed: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says Iran-backed Houthis killed 6 people in a Bab al-Mandeb missile attack on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah, including 4 crew and 2 from government-allied National Resistance Forces, with a second strike hitting rescuers. Shipping Under Pressure: The attack comes as Houthis renew strikes on Yemen’s government-held areas, including Mokha and Marib, raising fresh fears for navigation through Bab al-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea. Hormuz Standoff: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the U.S. meets its conditions, while Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks are close to “some sort of arrangement,” keeping uncertainty high. Energy Shock: Oil prices jumped toward $90 as shipping disruptions and Hormuz doubts threaten supply routes. U.S. Civilian Toll: New reporting cites a Pentagon assessment saying U.S. strikes in Yemen in 2025 killed 153 civilians and wounded 243, with more incidents still under review. Regional Security Pact: Saudi Arabia praised the new Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense summit in Mecca and stressed protecting waterways like Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.
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