AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran–US Sanctions Clash: Iran’s foreign ministry condemned new US secondary sanctions as unlawful “economic warfare,” saying Washington is asserting extraterritorial sovereignty over UN members and violating international law. Hormuz Oil Relief: Iran allowed Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Baghdad’s requests, as Iraq struggles with export losses from the strait’s disruption. Military Posture Shift: Iran’s army says doctrine is moving from defensive to offensive, warning of broader retaliation and preparing options tied to any ground incursion. Trump’s “Economic D-Day”: Trump said the economic campaign against Iran doesn’t rule out military action and framed the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory,” while Tehran dismissed the claims. Regional Energy & Trade: Iraq aims to lift crude exports via Türkiye to 1 million bpd as Kirkuk expands output and talks continue on pipeline flows. Business Tech Deal (Oman): Otech (Omantel) and Remedy ink an AI-powered platform deal for corporate planning and performance management. Defense Bloc Watch: Bangladesh signalled openness to joining the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Türkiye “Mecca” defence framework, while India monitors implications for regional security. Gaza Diplomacy Pressure: Poland warned that Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe and lack of accountability for excessive force are eroding support even among pro-Israel nations.
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