AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRed Sea Shipping Crisis: Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with ballistic and cruise missiles plus drones, while the group also insists Bab al-Mandab remains open and targets are limited to Saudi-linked shipping—raising fresh fears of a wider Middle East chokepoint fight. Iran–US Escalation: The US carried out its 13th straight night of strikes on Iran, as Trump signals he may consider a “massive attack,” and Iran warns civilians near US troop sites to stay 500 meters away. Regional Impact on Yemen: Reuters reports Iran flew IRGC commanders and missile-related equipment to Yemen in a July 13 flight to Hodeidah, strengthening Houthi capacity to threaten Red Sea routes. UN Alarm: UN chief Guterres’ office says it is deeply alarmed by renewed Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and calls for immediate de-escalation. Markets & Fuel Pressure: Oil stays volatile above $100 as shipping risks mount, with knock-on effects for global energy costs and regional economies. Maritime Security Efforts: The EU’s naval mission said an Italian frigate escorted commercial ships safely through the Red Sea, underscoring how contested the route has become.
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