AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Shipping Escalation: Iran and the US traded strikes on tankers and warships near the Strait of Hormuz, with oil jumping back above $100 as maritime incidents spread across the Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Oil & Inflation Spillover: Brent hit $100 a barrel again, while the ECB is set to raise rates to contain renewed energy-driven inflation fears. GCC Security Politics: Qatar’s cabinet reaffirmed solidarity with Gulf states and condemned attacks on civilian and commercial shipping, while Saudi Arabia faced renewed Houthi strikes on oil and infrastructure. Diplomatic Fallout: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI condemned Iran’s missile attacks on Jordan; meanwhile, UK-Israel tensions deepened after Britain moved to ban settlement goods and Israel ordered the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Sanctions & Markets: The UK and other countries signaled tougher settlement-related trade curbs, while Israel’s FM said there are no plans to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza. Business & Tech Resilience: In Gaza, a tech hub reopened co-working spaces to keep workers connected despite telecom damage, and identity-security firm Saviynt named a new Middle East & Africa sales VP. Regional Investment Signals: Iraq and Egypt discussed land freight links and a “Made in Egypt” expo in Baghdad, as Pakistan hosted a policy challenge focused on turning knowledge into practical economic solutions.
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