AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out another round of strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard-linked targets after two American troops were killed in Jordan, with CENTCOM saying the campaign is now in its eighth consecutive night and aimed at degrading Iran’s surveillance, air defenses, maritime and missile/drone capabilities. Gulf Fallout: Iran and regional states traded blows as Kuwait reported damage to a power plant and desalination complex, and the UAE warned after threats to airports and ports. Kurdistan Pressure: Iran’s attacks also hit Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, where gas production disruptions have doubled household LPG prices. Human Cost: In northern Nigeria, aid workers say the Iran-war-linked fuel and food shock is driving more children back into malnutrition, while UNICEF warns of deeper poverty if the conflict drags on. Local Economy in Egypt: Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers are seeing demand surge as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push factories to buy locally recycled plastic. UAE Trade: The UAE reported non-oil foreign trade up 13% in the first half to Dh1.9tn, citing resilience amid regional war disruptions. Politics Abroad: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani says he’s exploring whether he could seek Netanyahu’s arrest if he visits for the UN summit.
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