AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon Front: Israel hit multiple areas in Lebanon again even as a ceasefire extension was discussed, while Hezbollah said talks are a “dead end,” keeping the truce fragile. UAE Nuclear Scare: A drone strike sparked a fire near the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE; officials said there were no injuries or radiological release, but the incident raised fears the Iran-related ceasefire is slipping. Iran-US Deadlock: Trump renewed his pressure campaign, warning Iran the “clock is ticking” and threatening consequences if it doesn’t move fast on a stalled deal; Iran says the US offers “no tangible concessions,” including demands tied to uranium and frozen assets. Gaza Escalation: Israel continued strikes in Gaza, killing Hamas commanders Bahaa Baroud and Izz al-Din al-Haddad, as Netanyahu said Israel is close to eliminating October 7 “architects.” Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz hailed Islamabad’s role as US-Iran mediator, while Qatar urged de-escalation and warned against using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. Economy & Markets: Israel’s Q1 GDP shrank 3.3% under the Iran-war shock, and global leaders are watching energy and inflation spillovers at the G7.
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