AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNGA Diplomacy & Iran-US Talks: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to talks with Iran at the UN General Assembly, though no meeting is scheduled yet, as Iran’s delegation heads to New York to press its case and keep the door open for negotiations. G7 Pressure on Yemen: G7 foreign ministers urged Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthis, warning attacks risk destabilising shipping and energy markets, including through the Strait of Hormuz. Aviation Sanctions Hit the Region: Turkish airlines suspended Iran flights through March 2027 after new US sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector; Iran says its international flights are still operating, while Iraq’s travel agencies brace for disruption from a US ban on Iranian airlines. Energy Costs and Market Volatility: Cooking gas prices are set to rise as LPG input costs jump amid Middle East disruptions, while oil markets react to shifting Iran-related diplomatic signals. Iraq-Turkey Security Talks: Iraq’s PM said talks with Ankara are ongoing over withdrawal of Turkish troops, alongside a push to disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027. Regional Security Spillover: Reports also highlight escalating risks around key maritime chokepoints as Houthis target Saudi energy assets.
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