AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoYemen War Escalation: Houthi missiles and drones hit government military sites in Yemen’s Marib, with reports of dozens of troops killed and more wounded, while residents also report a major telecom outage across Marib. Saudi Civilian Impact: Saudi officials and the GCC condemned Houthi attacks on Najran, saying 11 civilians were injured, including a child, and warned of continued deterrent measures. Trilateral Defense Pact: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement,” treating an attack on any one as an attack on all and aiming to deepen collective deterrence and defense cooperation amid rising regional tensions. Hormuz Talks via Oman: Iran says it is negotiating with the US through Oman over Strait of Hormuz arrangements, including a proposed fee and Iran-managed transit concept—while reopening remains tied to US commitments. Oman Environmental Risk: Satellite images show an oil tanker grounding off Oman with a growing spill, raising fears for coral reefs, turtles, seabirds and marine mammals. Regional De-escalation in Iraq: Iraq’s PM and Badr leader reached an understanding to postpone operations against armed factions in exchange for a halt to actions targeting Saudi Arabia.
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