AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSanctions & Finance: The US Treasury sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank for helping Iran evade Western sanctions, warning of secondary penalties for any foreign firms dealing with it. Crypto & Trade: A Financial Times report says Iran is using bitcoin and other crypto channels to settle cross-border payments as the central bank “turns a blind eye,” undercutting sanctions. US-Iran War Costs: A Pentagon watchdog report puts the cost of US losses in the Iran war at nearly $29bn euros, citing ammunition “strategic deficits” and replenishment bottlenecks. Red Sea Energy Pressure: Oil prices settled about 1% higher as strikes hit Saudi energy infrastructure and attacks disrupt shipping, with Gulf states postponing Iran talks. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s Pezeshkian said Iran has no problem with regional states but opposes US bases, while Iran-Gulf Strait of Hormuz talks were delayed again. Turkey Crackdown: Turkish police detained dozens in nationwide LGBTQ raids, with authorities citing “family” and child protection. Palestinian West Bank: B’Tselem accused Israel of an “elimination project” aimed at dismantling Palestinian life through interconnected policies. Business & Jobs: Qatar’s public prosecution joined an Arab prosecutors meeting in Egypt, while Qatar will host an Arab anti-corruption conference later this month.
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