AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran retaliating by targeting U.S.-allied countries including Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar—raising fresh fears that a fragile ceasefire is slipping again. Hormuz Shock: The Strait of Hormuz is seeing major disruption as tanker traffic falls, and the IEA warns the economic hit could arrive within weeks if the chokepoint stays closed. Saudi Drone Defense: Washington approved a $1.96bn sale of APKWS-II laser-guided rocket guidance kits to Saudi Arabia to bolster drone and cruise-missile defense. Diplomacy Under Strain: Iran’s lead negotiator defended talks as part of “resistance,” while Pakistan urged the U.S. and Iran to return to negotiations. Markets & Energy: Oil steadied after inflation signals, but traders keep pricing Middle East supply risks; European shares edged lower as investors watched Iran-linked volatility. Regional Economy Watch: South Korea’s central bank hiked rates to 2.75% citing inflation and Middle East uncertainty. Business & Tech: Uber agreed to buy Delivery Hero in a $14.8bn deal spanning brands across the Middle East and 99 countries.
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