AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSaudi Escalation: Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have killed three people and injured dozens, with fresh explosions reported in Riyadh and flights halted at its airport. The Houthis claimed responsibility; Saudi Arabia has struck Houthi targets. Regional Response: France and Saudi Arabia are weighing military options to protect the Yanbu oil terminal. Pakistan confirms troops are already in Saudi Arabia, while Syria is considering support but says it does not want to join the Yemen war. Oil and Iran: Brent crude eased after Donald Trump said the US would not strike Iran before November’s midterm elections, but attacks on Gulf shipping and Saudi infrastructure keep supply fears high. Asian countries are accelerating oil stockpiling. Israel: The country marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with national ceremonies. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar defended closing Britain’s Jerusalem consulate amid a diplomatic row over UK sanctions; Colombia says it will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week. Gaza: Israeli reports say Hamas is taxing goods and aid to raise as much as $5 million daily while rebuilding its military capacity.
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