AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRed Sea pressure on Yemen: Iran has reportedly told Yemen’s Houthis to be ready to shut the Bab el-Mandeb and disrupt Red Sea oil routes if the US targets Iranian power infrastructure, raising fears of another shipping shock after Hormuz tensions. US-Iran escalation spillover: The US struck bridges and an airport in southern Iran, while Iran hit a power and desalination plant in Kuwait; the wider fight is also pushing vessels to avoid key routes. Gulf of Aden security incident: A chemical tanker (Asana) was boarded by unauthorized personnel off Yemen’s coast, with UKMTO and British maritime sources pointing to suspected piracy and urging caution. Humanitarian toll in Yemen: Save the Children says 45 Yemeni children were killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance in the first half of 2026 (20 deaths, 25 injuries), up sharply from last year. Food support: Japan and WFP signed a $1.9m grant to boost food security in Yemen, including vegetable oil for nearly 700,000 vulnerable people. Houthi education controversy: Reports say Houthi authorities linked school support to loyalty, sparking criticism over unequal access to supplies and cash.
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