AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrait of Hormuz: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the U.S. “corrects its behaviour,” demanding an end to war and threats, withdrawal of U.S. forces, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying compensation—while Iran says talks with Oman are close but not enough on their own. Yemen Frontlines: Yemen’s Defence Ministry says it intercepted two Houthi explosive drones aimed at Marib’s residential areas and camps for displaced people, as shelling continues. Maritime Security: Yemen’s Transport Ministry condemned a Houthi attempt to target an oil tanker at Mokha port with an explosive-laden boat, saying patrols stopped and detonated it before it reached the restricted zone. Regional Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi missile attacks on the kingdom and assaults on commercial vessels, stressing respect for Yemen’s sovereignty and safe navigation. Energy Incident: A fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery was extinguished with no injuries reported, amid renewed concerns about attacks on energy infrastructure. Islamic Defense Pact: Turkey expects Egypt to join the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye, framed as collective defense.
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