AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoIran War: President Donald Trump says the US does not need a deal with Tehran and will maintain its blockade, even as Gulf allies reportedly urged restraint. Iran is seeking to rebuild its missile arsenal and has threatened US bases in Europe, while attacks on Gulf shipping keep energy markets volatile. Oil prices are set for a second weekly decline, though Brent remains above $95 a barrel. Yemen and Shipping: Houthi forces launched an offensive in Yemen’s Lahij province that could threaten the Mokha–Aden route, according to a US-based conflict monitor. Regional Security: An Iraqi Kurdish leader urged Washington to pursue dialogue with Iran. Lebanon has asked Syria to extradite two suspects in the killing of former Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani in Beirut. Economy: The UAE says it is opening more sectors to foreign investors and expanding ports and pipelines to reduce reliance on Hormuz, despite wartime uncertainty. Sudan: Analysts warn the civil war threatens Red Sea security and regional stability, adding urgency to calls for a ceasefire and civilian-led transition. Culture: Cairo’s International Film Festival has opened under the shadow of war.
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