AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The war flared again after U.S. forces struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to hit U.S. bases in Jordan and targets at the Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, with Jordan intercepting missiles and the UAE saying it shot down a drone. Nuclear Rhetoric: Trump dismissed a reporter’s question about nuclear weapons as “stupid,” while also warning strikes could continue and calling Iran a “failed nation.” Hormuz Pressure on Trade: The renewed fighting is reviving fears for shipping and energy supplies, with oil jumping above $90 and markets reacting from Wall Street to Asia. Sanctions and Diplomacy: The EU backed further economic pressure on Iran alongside diplomacy, while Iran accused the EU of surrendering sovereignty by aligning with U.S. sanctions. Regional Reactions: Qatar condemned Iran’s attacks on Jordan and the UAE and also criticized Israeli actions at al-Aqsa. G20 Finance Focus: G20 finance chiefs began talks in Asheville as Washington pushes economic isolation of Iran, with China’s role a key sticking point. Regional Security Pact: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to set up a defense secretariat under their Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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