AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US and Iran traded strikes for a second day, with Washington saying it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz while Tehran warned the ceasefire was “meaningless,” keeping the region on edge and the shipping route open but tense. Lebanon Front: Israeli air raids hit southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings, killing at least one person as fighting continues despite ceasefire talk, raising fears any US-Iran deal could be undermined by Israel’s actions. Humanitarian Fallout: The World Food Programme warns the Iran war is pushing millions toward severe food insecurity as fuel and food costs rise and UN funding cuts force rationing. Diplomacy & Mediation: Pakistan’s interior minister arrived in Iran amid mediation efforts, while the US weighs economic pressure, including proposals to let Gulf allies access frozen Iranian assets. India Protest: India’s foreign minister lodged a formal protest after a US Navy strike in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian mariners. UAE Markets: Abu Dhabi’s IHC kicked off the first tranche of a Dh5bn share buyback, citing strong cash flow despite regional uncertainty. Energy Prices: Oil price moves tied to Middle East hopes and risks are still feeding fuel-cost pressure across markets.
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