AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHormuz Crisis Escalates: Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz again after firing warning shots at a vessel using an unauthorized route, while the US launched a third round of strikes hitting about 140 Iranian targets, including missile/drone sites and communications infrastructure. Gulf Retaliation: Iran then fired missiles and drones at US-linked bases and facilities across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, with several countries reporting interceptions and debris injuries. Diplomacy Overtaken: Iran and Oman agreed to keep consulting on safe passage in Muscat, with Qatar also involved, but the talks were quickly overtaken by the renewed fighting. Shipping Disruptions: Qatar urged maritime users to suspend sailing temporarily for safety, and the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy was damaged with one crew member missing after the earlier attack. Regional Spillover: Jordan said missiles from Iran landed on its territory with no casualties, while the UK economy faces fresh drag from the wider Iran war. Markets Watch: Gold and silver stayed volatile as investors tracked the US-Iran standoff, and crypto prices held steady amid the escalation. Energy Routes: Turkey and Iraq moved toward a 12-month extension of the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline deal to keep crude flowing as Hormuz risks disrupt exports.
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