AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran’s Basij commander says the waterway is under Iran’s “control and management,” rejecting Trump’s “total control” claim as US-Iran talks stall and shipping stays disrupted. Yemen-Red Sea Security: Saudi Arabia weighs backing a Yemeni ground push to retake the Red Sea coast from Houthis after missile strikes hit commercial shipping, killing crew. US-Iran War Debate: US Joint Chiefs chair Dan Caine tells Trump advisers airpower alone won’t solve the Iran fight, warning an exit strategy is needed. Regional Economy & Energy Pressure: The Hormuz crisis is feeding oil-price and growth fears across markets, while UK inflation and cost-of-living pressures are linked to Middle East-linked energy costs. Finance & Tech in the Gulf: Abu Dhabi’s exchange becomes the first in MENA to share live market data via major AI chat tools, and Jordan’s valu partners with Hypermax to expand BNPL at checkout. Palestinian Life Under Strain: Reports highlight settler violence and water diversion pressures driving displacement near Ein al-Auja and attacks around Taybeh. Human Rights Row: France accuses Iran of “bloodshed” over executions as Tehran fires back with “hypocrisy” claims.
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