AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. Central Command says it has launched a new wave of daylight strikes on Iran to “degrade” capabilities used against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, after a seven-hour barrage overnight. Iran reports multiple retaliatory attacks, including drones and missiles aimed at U.S. positions in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, while Iranian officials claim at least seven soldiers were killed and more than 260 people injured in strikes inside Iran. Hormuz Pressure & Blockade: Washington has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn the Strait will stay closed until the U.S. ends its “acts of aggression,” adding it could target other regional export routes too. Humanitarian & Politics: UN and rights concerns are rising as Trump threatens strikes on power plants and bridges if talks fail, while U.S. Senate Democrats block major defense legislation over the Iran war. Energy Markets: Oil prices extend gains as investors price in supply risk, with Iran signaling broader disruption beyond Hormuz. Turkey Watch: Turkey launched a 2.4GW wind and solar tender under its YEKA scheme, and its tourism sector posted strong international visitor growth.
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