AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Explosions and drone activity hit northern Iraq near the Erbil base hosting U.S. troops after the U.S. completed its 13th straight night of strikes on Iran, as Tehran retaliated with drone attacks claimed across Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Regional Energy Shock: With Iran-linked pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions, oil pushed back above $100 a barrel, stoking fuel-price fears and wider market jitters. Diplomacy Under Strain: The UN’s maritime chief rejected proposals to charge Hormuz passage fees as not aligned with international law, while Iran urged BRICS and the SCO to take firmer stands against aggression and unilateralism. Iraq-Iran Ties: Iraq and Iran signed cooperation documents after Prime Minister al-Zaidi’s Tehran visit, even as both sides traded warnings over “sources of aggression.” Palestine & Al-Aqsa: Indonesia and Arab partners condemned Israel’s Al-Aqsa actions, while Indonesia reiterated support for Palestine’s development. UK on the Front Line: Britain said its forces are ready to defend the country after Iran warned U.S. bombers using UK bases could make those sites “legitimate targets.”
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