AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIran-US Escalation: Washington confirmed strikes on Iranian air defenses and announced a task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes, widening pressure as nuclear talks continue. US forces also disabled a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly tried to breach the blockade. Israel’s Political Deadlock: President Isaac Herzog tapped Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a government after the election left both camps short of a majority. Arab parties endorsed Eisenkot, though he has ruled out joining them in a coalition. Yemen: Houthi officials say Saudi strikes killed 33 people in Sanaa province; Saudi Arabia has not commented on the reported toll. Gaza’s Hardship: Flooding has destroyed tens of thousands of tents, compounding the crisis for displaced families. Regional Economy: An OECD report says women’s workforce participation in MENA is about 19%, and closing the gender gap could lift regional GDP by an estimated 54%. A separate report warns that missing rail links and border delays could hinder the India-Middle East-Europe trade corridor.
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