AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Iran Escalation: Trump again warned the US could “hit” Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon,” after renewed strikes, as officials also worry about Iran-linked cyberattacks on US infrastructure. US Arms to Gulf: The State Department cleared about $6.1bn in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iraq, including JDAM kits and tank engines, while also greenlighting a separate Saudi glide-bomb package. Hormuz and Shipping: Bangladesh urged de-escalation and said keeping the Strait of Hormuz open involves multiple actors, not one party, as cargo risks rise. Red Sea Violence: AFP reports Yemen’s Houthis launched a major offensive near Bab al-Mandab, killing 120+ and threatening key shipping routes. Energy Shock: Oil slid but stayed on track for a weekly gain as Middle East tensions lifted prices; diesel hit record highs, feeding inflation pressure across Europe and beyond. Lebanon Strikes: Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least three despite a truce, with fighting tied to Hezbollah positions. Press Freedom: A federal judge allowed the Pentagon to proceed with firing three Stars and Stripes journalists. Business & Tech (Gulf): Chinese robots drew crowds at Saudi’s LEAP 2026, while QR Ph in the Philippines expanded via Alipay+.
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