AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy: Egypt and Turkey urged Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations, while Egypt’s foreign minister met his Iranian counterpart in Baghdad to discuss easing tensions and protecting shipping routes. Economic Fallout: Iraq says the conflict has cost it $60 billion in lost oil revenue and has requested IMF support. The fund cut its regional growth forecast by two percentage points, warning that prolonged disruption could deepen the strain. Regional Security: CENTCOM says Iran-backed groups are sending money to Tehran as US pressure squeezes the country’s finances; the claims have not been independently confirmed. Air India and Air India Express extended Saudi flight cancellations through October 24 amid security concerns. Human Rights: Libya’s armed forces have carried out 31 executions since August, Amnesty International says, after secret military trials; rights groups warn dozens more people may be at risk. In Yemen, Houthi authorities say an airstrike killed three children and accuse Saudi Arabia. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked a journalist, leaving her seriously injured, according to AP. Egypt: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his term will end in 2030 and proposed a 30-month military academy programme to prepare future leaders.
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