AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Escalation: The US launched fresh strikes on Iran for a third straight night as Trump said Washington will reinstate a naval blockade and levy a 20% fee on cargo transiting the chokepoint; Iran hit back with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, while both sides traded claims of controlling the strait and oil prices jumped to four-week highs. Regional Spillover: Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport after accusing Riyadh of striking Sanaa airport, in the biggest flare-up between the rivals in years. Diplomacy Under Strain: Lebanon and Israel held new talks in Rome under US auspices amid renewed fighting, with Hezbollah rejecting a framework deal tied to Israeli withdrawal from “pilot zones.” Media & Policy: UK plans to ban support for Iran’s IRGC and proxies drew an Iranian backlash calling it “ridiculous,” while Turkey ordered schools to delete student photos posted without parental consent. Business Impact: Bank M&A slowed in H1 2026 as Iran-war volatility made buyers pull back. Maritime Incident: 23 sailors were evacuated after a bulk carrier collision near Iran’s Qeshm Island.
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