AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUAE-Iran Financial Pressure: The UAE central bank has barred Iran’s Bank Melli from processing transactions in the Gulf, citing money-laundering and terrorism-financing violations, tightening the squeeze on Tehran’s trade and finance. US Sanctions & Aviation Fallout: Washington is escalating pressure on Iran’s civil aviation with new restrictions that could hit fuel, ground services, insurance, payments and connectivity—raising fresh uncertainty for Iranian airlines. Oil & Shipping Risks: Gulf producers are keeping oil flowing despite the Iran war, but costs are rising as routes and logistics adapt around Hormuz disruptions. Turkey as an Oil Corridor: Türkiye is increasingly used to move Iraqi crude to international markets via overland links to Kirkuk and onward to Ceyhan. Trade Friction for Turkish Firms: Stricter EU/Schengen checks are causing entry denials for Turkish truck drivers, disrupting road freight that carries a large share of Türkiye’s exports to Europe. Turkey Economy Watch: EBRD cut its 2026 growth forecast for Türkiye to 3% amid high inflation, expensive credit and Middle East conflict risks. Israel-West Bank Trade Response: Israel plans cash support for companies in illegal settlements to find alternative export markets after European bans. Defense & Tech: Baykar’s AI-enabled loitering munition SİVRİSİNEK has been reported in Azerbaijani service, signaling deeper defense ties.
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