AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Security Flashpoint: The US carried out its first strike on Iran in a month, hitting Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was stopping IRGC sea-mine preparations; Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at US bases in Jordan (King Hussein and Al-Azraq), with Jordan reporting intercepting eight missiles. Hormuz Shipping & Energy: The renewed flare-up sent oil prices higher and revived fears of disruption to the world’s key Gulf chokepoint as both sides trade warnings over mine-laying and “punishment.” Sanctions Pressure: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose sanctions on another bank this week and move toward weekly secondary sanctions on entities tied to Iran, including potential dollar-access cuts for partners. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set for the first meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul, with a Strategic Political and Defence Committee session bringing together top foreign and defence officials. Iran’s Message to the Ummah: Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim unity against the US and Israel, warning Gulf rulers that divisions only help “the real enemy.” Sports (Philippines): Gilas Pilipinas beat Iran 68-56 to complete a key sweep in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, tightening the race for World Cup qualification.
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