AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYemen-Airspace Crisis: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it blocked an Iranian passenger aircraft carrying a senior Houthi delegation from entering Yemeni airspace, escalating a fragile calm and raising fears Yemen could become a wider front again. Saudi-Houthi Escalation: The dispute follows Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport and renewed Houthi missile/drones activity, with Yemen warning airlines to avoid Saudi airspace until the Sana’a situation is lifted. Hormuz Shockwaves: As the US reinstates a naval blockade of Iranian ports, Washington launched another wave of strikes on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites, while Iran warns it could disrupt energy exports beyond Hormuz. Red Sea Risk: Analysts and Yemeni officials warn Iran and the Houthis could target Bab el-Mandeb, with oil prices potentially spiking toward $200 if the Red Sea gateway is closed. UN Mediation: UN envoy Hans Grundberg met Oman and Houthi negotiators in Muscat, urging de-escalation and UN talks to prevent renewed violence. Regional Diplomacy: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chairman Rashad Al Alimi arrived in Doha to offer condolences for Qatar’s late emir, underscoring ongoing Gulf engagement amid the crisis.
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