AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Security & Shipping: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed a ballistic missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker near Yanbu, while UKMTO reported a tanker hit by an “unknown projectile” and said crews were safe; the flare-up follows earlier attacks around Bab el-Mandeb and threatens Red Sea trade reliability. Yemen Conflict & Deterrence: Yemen’s government-aligned National Resistance Forces said 14 Houthi fighters were killed in strikes south of Hudaydah, as the Presidential Leadership Council approved further “deterrence” measures aimed at restoring state institutions and ending Houthi control. Maritime Safety for Yemen-linked Crews: IMO warned of a piracy resurgence in the Gulf of Aden, saying more than 90 seafarers are held captive across six vessels, and urged immediate release. Ports & Trade Capacity: CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal plan a $434M expansion of Jeddah Islamic Port, adding a new container terminal and boosting annual capacity by about 2.6M TEUs—an indirect signal of continued investment in Red Sea logistics despite Yemen-linked risks. Power & Water Services in Sana’a: Deputy Minister Adel Bader praised electricity and water crews for supplying Sana’a’s Prophet’s birthday celebrations, highlighting ongoing essential services amid instability.
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