AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoYemen/Red Sea: Iran-backed Houthis seized Mayun (Perim) and completed control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, after taking Mocha and pushing toward Bab al-Mandeb, while Saudi jets struck Mocha airport and Houthis claimed they expelled Saudi forces from six western districts. Energy/Shipping: The gains raise fresh risks for global trade and Saudi oil exports as Iran and Gulf states move to manage Hormuz shipping amid tanker attacks and rising oil prices. Diplomacy/Hormuz: Iran says it will meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss a temporary Strait of Hormuz deal, with GCC participation expected. AI/Missiles: Anthropic says it blocked Yemen-based users of Claude who were developing guided weapons software, including missile guidance and control work. Saudi-US pressure/9-11: On the 25th anniversary, 9/11 widow Terry Strada renewed calls to hold Saudi Arabia accountable, as families sue and seek more declassification. Pakistan: NCCIA questioned cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq in Lahore amid fallout from England, while press groups warned Pakistan’s media climate is deteriorating. Tourism: Malaysia renewed efforts to boost tourism in Saudi Arabia for Visit Malaysia 2026–2027.
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