AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSaudi Nuclear Deal Shock: Trump says the new US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement is “totally subject” to Saudi Arabia normalising ties with Israel via the Abraham Accords, immediately throwing the pact into doubt and raising proliferation concerns. US-Iran War Powers: The US House voted to curb Trump’s Iran war powers, but the Senate blocked a similar move—symbolic pushback as strikes continue. Red Sea Escalation & Oil Spike: Houthis attacked two Saudi tankers; Trump promised “major military punishment,” while Brent surged past $100, intensifying fears of a wider shipping chokepoint crisis. Kuwait Water Anxiety: Iran-linked strikes on power and desalination infrastructure have Kuwait urging electricity cuts to protect water supply. Iraq-Iran Ties: Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi met Iran’s Ghalibaf in Tehran as Iraq and Iran signed multiple cooperation MoUs. Iraq-Syria Pipeline: Baghdad and Damascus agreed on an 800-km oil pipeline to Europe via Syria’s Baniyas port, with Chevron and partners set for execution. Media/Comms in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi’s Sphere venue plan (multi-sensory events, $1.7bn capex) signals continued experiential media investment.
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