AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBab el-Mandeb Breakthrough: Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces say they’ve secured effective control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, seizing Dhubab’s airstrip and cutting roads near the chokepoint, though fighting continues and the Houthis deny gains. Operation “Dawn of Yemen”: The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council says a new offensive aims to retake all Houthi-held territory, with government forces also pushing toward Mocha and reporting major strikes, while Houthis press advances near Taiz. US and Coalition Signals: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington will honor its security commitments to Saudi Arabia and said Saudi has the right to defend itself. Regional Collective Defense: Saudi, Pakistan and Türkiye moved to activate the Makkah defense framework’s collective deterrence after Houthi attacks, with Turkey and Pakistan pledging troop support. Humanitarian and Civil Aviation: WFP reported the release of one detained staffer but said 72 UN workers remain held; meanwhile Houthis warned airlines that Saudi airspace is unsafe for civilian flights. Energy Pressure: With the Red Sea fight flaring, Aramco warned rebuilding depleted oil and fuel stocks could take up to two years.
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