AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US and Iran traded strikes for a second day, with Iran saying it targeted American assets near the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors; Iran also called the ceasefire “meaningless” after US attacks, while an Indian official linked a US strike on an oil tanker to the deaths of three Indian mariners. Humanitarian Fallout: The World Food Programme warns the Middle East war is pushing tens of millions toward severe food insecurity as food and fuel costs rise and UN funding shortfalls force rationing. Diplomacy in Limbo: Trump touted a “great settlement” and a possible signing in Europe, but Iran’s foreign ministry says no final decision is made, even as Qatar and Pakistan mediate. Energy Shock & Prices: Strait-of-Hormuz disruption keeps pressure on global oil and inflation; in South Africa, fuel relief is expected in July but could be trimmed by the return of normal levies. Regional Economy & Investment: ADB plans $4bn support for Middle East crisis-hit nations; Dubai’s Emaar announced a $55bn masterplan; and Qatar and China deepened investment talks in Shanghai amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
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