AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched a ninth straight night of strikes on Iran, saying it aims to degrade Tehran’s ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran retaliated with attacks on U.S. assets in Jordan and Kuwait and Gulf states reported drones and sirens. Regional Spillover: Kuwait and Bahrain said they intercepted Iranian drones and condemned strikes on civilian infrastructure, while an Iraqi pro-Iran armed group warned it would target U.S. interests if Washington expands action. Diplomacy Signals: Iran’s foreign ministry said mediators have delivered proposals to ease tensions, and both sides signaled talks are still possible even as fighting continues. Energy Shock: Oil pushed above $90 a barrel and U.S. gas prices jumped back above $4 a gallon, with shipping disruption fears growing as tankers avoid the strait. Palestine/Europe: The Palestinian leadership welcomed Belgium’s move to block imports from Israeli settlements, urging other countries to follow. Israel Politics: Israel’s embassy in Australia criticized Labor’s draft Israel-Gaza platform ahead of a major conference.
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