AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its 10th straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers, missile/drone sites and air defenses, while Iran and Iran-backed forces hit back across the region. Gulf Flashpoints: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced as attacks raise risk for tankers and other cargo. Kuwait Under Strain: Kuwait says Iran hit power and desalination plants again for a fourth consecutive day, forcing outages and rationing fears. Jordan and Bahrain Defenses: Jordan intercepted five Iranian drones; Bahrain says its air defenses repelled new Iranian attacks. Diplomacy vs War: Mediators led by Qatar, Egypt and Pakistan floated a 10-day ceasefire proposal, but Washington is weighing it while preparing for wider action. Regional Fallout: The Houthis announced a maritime blockade affecting Saudi shipping via Bab el-Mandeb, adding pressure to already tight Red Sea trade and insurance costs. Turkey’s Wider Moves: Türkiye named a new diplomatic track with ASEAN by pushing for Turkey’s dialogue-partner status, while also expanding aviation training ties via Turkish Airlines’ simulator order.
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