AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Deal Whiplash: Trump says a “great settlement” with Iran is close and could be signed in Europe this weekend, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening and nuclear limits promised—but Iran’s foreign ministry insists no final decision has been made, even as talks reportedly focus on frozen funds, Hormuz reopening, and the next phase of nuclear talks. Regional Fallout in the Gulf: The standoff has kept shipping and energy markets jittery, with Iran warning of escalation around Hormuz while Kuwait reports Iranian strikes damaged an airport radar and injured people. Market Shock and Relief: Global shares jumped and oil slid more than 4% on deal hopes, while European gas prices fell as investors priced in lower risk. Israel-Palestine Pressure: In the West Bank, Amnesty and Oxfam accuse Israel of state-backed ethnic cleansing and escalating settler violence; in Gaza, a detained Palestinian doctor accused of Hamas links appeared before Israel’s High Court. Afghanistan Rights Alarm: UN experts condemned excessive force against women protesters in Herat over dress-code restrictions, urging accountability from the Taliban.
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