AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran-US brinkmanship: Oil eased but stayed above $100 as Trump said he was “an hour away” from striking Iran, then paused after Gulf allies urged talks—while warning a “limited period” for action could return in days if no deal lands. Sanctions pressure: The US hit Iran’s Amin Exchange and 19 “shadow fleet” vessels, aiming to choke off currency flows and petroleum shipments. Hormuz risk: Iran reopened its stock exchange after the war’s longest shutdown, but the Strait of Hormuz remains the flashpoint, with NATO weighing a possible escort mission. Lebanon ceasefire strain: Israel reported phosphorus shelling on farms in southern Lebanon and renewed evacuation warnings, as Lebanon says deaths top 3,000. Gaza flotilla standoff: Global Sumud Flotilla says all its vessels were seized; UN voices concern over safety on the high seas. Palestinian finances: Israel’s continued withholding of external tax revenues for a 13th month is worsening shortages in health and education. ICC escalation: The ICC sought an arrest warrant for Israeli finance minister Smotrich over displacement and genocidal remarks.
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