AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Crisis Escalation: The US says it completed a third round of strikes on Iran, hitting about 140 targets and topping 300 this week, as Tehran again moves to close the Strait of Hormuz and fires at Gulf neighbours—raising fresh fears for any fragile ceasefire. Shipping & Energy Pressure: India reports 10 of 11 sailors rescued after an attack on the GFS Galaxy off Oman, while the Hormuz shutdown threatens fuel and food costs across the region. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan urges restraint and a return to dialogue with Iran after the latest US-Iran escalation, warning the conflict could spread. Pipeline Workaround: Turkey and Iraq are set to extend a 12-month deal to keep crude flowing via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to Ceyhan, a key lifeline while Hormuz is disrupted. Qatar Leadership: World leaders mourn Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, as tributes pour in. Cybersecurity: A report says China-linked hackers weaponized a Pakistani police complaint portal, targeting Balochistan Police with malware and stolen citizen data.
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