AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBab al-Mandeb Front: Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces pressed a counteroffensive to retake the Red Sea coastline near Bab al-Mandeb, with reports of gains around Mocha and Dhubab as Houthis denied losing ground and kept firing missiles and drones. Casualties: AFP said more than 270 fighters and troops were killed in 24 hours, underscoring how fast the battle is shifting. Red Sea Energy Impact: The fighting is tied directly to global shipping and fuel flows; oil prices stayed near $100 as markets weighed Middle East export volumes against renewed disruption risks. Saudi Infrastructure & Logistics: Saudi officials said the East-West pipeline to Yanbu was back up to 5.8 million bpd after earlier attacks, while Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi airports and Aramco facilities. Regional Defense Moves: Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to activate collective defense under the Mecca pact, raising the stakes for Yemen’s war spillover. Aviation Disruptions: Saudi civil aviation reported minor injuries and damage after attacks on airports in Jizan and Najran.
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