AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Diplomacy: US vice-president JD Vance confirmed a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension and new nuclear talks, but said it’s unclear if President Trump will sign off. Strait of Hormuz: The emerging MoU would keep transit “unrestricted,” with Iran removing mines within 30 days—while the US also sanctioned Iran’s Strait of Hormuz management body and targeted airlines and the oil trade. Lebanon Front: Israel struck near Beirut and hit areas around Tyre and Nabatieh, with Lebanon calling it “collective punishment” and warning UNESCO-protected heritage is being damaged. Gaza/West Bank: Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to seize control of 70% of Gaza, while Israel approved a major settlement expansion in the Jordan Valley. UN Flashpoint: Israel was added to a UN sexual-violence blacklist; Israel says it will sever ties with the UN chief’s office. Markets/Energy: Oil prices eased and Asian stocks rose on hopes of a US-Iran truce, even as the Strait remains effectively constrained. Regional Security: Iran fired warning shots at vessels near Hormuz and said air defences intercepted a US drone near Bushehr; CENTCOM denied any US aircraft were downed.
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