AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIran-US Escalation: The US and Israel are preparing what could be the heaviest strikes yet on Iran’s energy infrastructure, with reports saying attacks could start this weekend and last days, as Tehran warns of broad retaliation and tighter Hormuz closure. Travel & Security: The US Embassy in Jordan urged Americans to consider departing the region, citing a “fluid” environment, possible flight cancellations and airspace closures, and calling Iran “unpredictable.” Energy Risk in the Eastern Med: Cyprus’ push to become a gas exporter is hit by a drone strike on Egypt’s Damietta port, raising fears that the Iran conflict is spilling into new theaters. Markets Watch: Gold has slid sharply since the Iran conflict began, while oil-linked volatility is driving higher costs and reshaping energy flows. Egypt Finance: Egypt’s investment fund industry posted record growth, with assets rising 14.7% to EGP 470.9bn in June, reflecting continued capital-market momentum. Trade Deal: The Maldives–Türkiye preferential trade agreement entered into force, boosting tariff concessions across 75 product lines, especially for fisheries. Regional Energy Logistics: Iraq’s oil minister is in Türkiye to finalize talks on exporting crude via the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline to Ceyhan as Strait of Hormuz disruptions strain supply chains.
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