AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Security: UKMTO reported two separate skiff attacks off Yemen—one near Aden where gunmen tried to board a container ship, and another southeast of Aden where a tanker was fired on with an RPG—highlighting renewed piracy-style risks for Gulf of Aden shipping. Energy & Trade: Oil prices slid after a US-Iran interim framework signaled a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners are waiting for details before resuming full transits; the restart is expected to be gradual. Strait of Hormuz Logistics: France and Britain are pushing a follow-up naval mission to clear mines and potentially escort vessels, aiming to reassure crews and insurers as navigation returns. Yemen Energy Deal: Saudi Arabia and Yemen signed a $150m petroleum supply agreement to support Yemen’s energy sector and power plants. Food Security Spillovers: A World Food Programme warning says the Iran war’s trade and fuel disruptions are pushing millions toward severe food insecurity, with aid strained by funding cuts.
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