AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRed Sea Shipping Shock: Yemen’s Houthis threatened and began disrupting Saudi-linked shipping after declaring a maritime blockade, with multiple tankers turning around toward the Suez Canal; the risk is now spreading beyond Bab al-Mandeb as oil prices push higher. Iran-US Escalation: The U.S. carried out an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, while Iran hit targets including Jordan’s Aqaba; Trump vowed to destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for each Hormuz attack, as diplomacy stalls. Energy Prices Jump: Brent surged above $95 amid fears of supply route disruption from both Hormuz and the Red Sea, lifting fuel costs and raising inflation pressure. Regional Condemnations: Pakistan, Türkiye, and the OIC/Arab Parliament condemned Houthi threats to Saudi Arabia and warned against restrictions on navigation and trade. Nuclear Deal Watch: The U.S. is set to announce a 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a move already drawing opposition over proliferation concerns. Yemen Truce Under Strain: Analysts warn the Saudi-Houthi truce is under pressure as airport strikes and blockade threats trade blows, keeping Yemen’s wider conflict risk elevated.
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