AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran-US brinkmanship: Trump escalated the pressure, calling the ceasefire “on massive life support” and blasting media for “virtual treason” after Tehran rejected Washington’s terms; markets are jittery as the Strait of Hormuz stays effectively blocked. Hormuz as leverage: Iran is shifting from blocking to controlling access, while Iraq and Pakistan reportedly struck deals to keep crude and LNG moving—turning the corridor into a “controlled” route. China steps in: China’s top diplomat urged Pakistan to intensify mediation and help reopen Hormuz ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi. Lebanon front: Israeli strikes hit Tyre and Nabatieh, killing two Lebanese civil defence workers. Egypt economy: Food prices mixed, poultry/meat/fish varied, and digital payments expanded as Valu partners with Fawry for myfawry app services; investment funds’ net assets jumped to about EGP 410.6bn in Q1. Regional politics: Pakistan’s defence minister hinted Qatar and Türkiye could join a wider Saudi-Pak security framework.
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