AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRed Sea & Bab al-Mandeb Front: Yemen’s southwest fighting is driving major displacement, with IOM saying 184,000 people have fled since August as clashes concentrate around Dhubab, Mocha, and Taiz. Saudi-led coalition vs Houthis: Both sides trade claims of battlefield gains and losses, while Houthis continue targeting Saudi infrastructure and warn airlines about operating in Saudi airspace. Oil & Shipping Shock: Brent pushed back above $100 as traders weighed Houthi attacks on Saudi sites and storm risks to US Gulf energy output; Saudi says its East-West pipeline restored to 5.8m bpd, a key alternative to Hormuz. Regional Defense Moves: Saudi, Turkey, and Pakistan activated the Mecca defense pact with plans for rapid deployment after repeated Houthi strikes. Security & Trade Disruption: Kuwait seized 53,314 cigarette cartons in a smuggling attempt involving a Yemeni customs-clearance employee, highlighting ongoing cross-border enforcement pressures.
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