AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMecca Joint Defence Agreement: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the “Makkah/Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” pledging that an armed attack on one is an attack on all—modeled on NATO’s Article 5—while Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said it is “not directed against Iran” and tied Turkey’s role to Red Sea navigation security. Yemen Diplomacy: Yemen’s Foreign Ministry welcomed a UN Security Council condemnation of unauthorized Iranian flights into Sana’a and Hodeidah and of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping, stressing flights must be approved by Yemen. Iran Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran’s security official said the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until the US meets six demands, including ending interventions, pulling forces back, and sanctions relief. Energy Pressure: The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 304.81 million barrels as Hormuz closure risks pushed markets. Marib Healthcare: Kuwait Red Crescent opened a specialized eye hospital in Marib, with clinics, operating rooms, pharmacy, and lab services. Education in Sana’a: Yemen’s Education Ministry set make-up exam schedules for general secondary science and arts for 1447 AH, starting Aug. 15. Oman Oil Spill Risk: A Russian shadow-fleet tanker off Oman is leaking oil near the Hallaniyat Islands, raising fears of a long-lasting environmental disaster.
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