AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation & Sovereignty: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it blocked an Iranian aircraft from landing at Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport, saying the flight lacked required approvals through official channels, as tensions rise after earlier strikes on the runway. Airspace Rules: Yemen’s civil aviation authority in Aden issued a directive requiring prior clearance for any entry into Yemen’s airspace, reinforcing its claim to manage the skies. Iran Flights Dispute: A Mahan Air flight reportedly aborted an approach toward Sana’a and returned to Tehran, underscoring the growing standoff over direct Iran–Sanaa routes. Local Backlash in Al-Mahra: Thousands protested in Al-Mahra rejecting a prisoner exchange that would release Houthi-linked arms dealers and convicted figures, including a deputy minister figure tied to Iranian arms smuggling. Maritime Security: A Tanzanian-flagged tanker, MT ASANA, was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates and moved toward Puntland waters, adding to a spike in Gulf of Aden incidents. Regional Escalation Watch: Gulf shipping and oil flows show strain as US-Iran conflict widens and Red Sea/Bab al-Mandab risk grows, with crude exports up but transits slowing.
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