AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Deadlock: Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and called the truce “on massive life support,” listing demands including ending hostilities on all fronts, lifting the US naval blockade, resuming Iranian oil sales, and compensation—while Iran says the US is pushing “unreasonable demands.” Energy Shock: Oil prices stayed near $105 as Strait of Hormuz traffic remains disrupted; the US also moved to release 53.3mn barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to steady markets. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Iran’s parliament speaker warned of a “memorable lesson” for any aggression, while Tehran signaled it would reject any UN Hormuz resolution that ignores US sanctions and “aggressions.” Regional Fallout: In Iraq, officials denied reports of a secret Israeli base in the desert; in Lebanon, Israel faces Hezbollah drone pressure. EU Sanctions: The EU agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas figures over West Bank violence, after Hungary’s veto was lifted. Public Mood: A Reuters/Ipsos poll found most Americans think Trump hasn’t clearly explained Iran war goals.
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