AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran–US Brinkmanship: Trump said he was “an hour away” from ordering a strike, then paused again, warning Iran has “two or three days” (possibly Friday–Sunday) to reach a deal—while JD Vance insists Washington is “locked and loaded” but still pushing talks. Hormuz Pressure & Shipping Risk: Iran reopened its stock exchange after an 80-day war shutdown and unveiled a new “Hormuz” management authority, while NATO is reportedly weighing escort plans for merchant vessels if the strait stays blocked into July. Escalation Signals: Explosions were reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island; the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant was hit by drones from Iraqi territory, according to Abu Dhabi. Sanctions Tighten: The US sanctioned an Iran-linked exchange house and targeted shadow-fleet shipping. Regional Fallout: Oil stayed above $100 as markets wobbled on de-escalation hopes; UK unemployment ticked up and vacancies fell, with the Iran war blamed for the jobs squeeze. Turkey Politics: Erdoğan vowed a “terror-free Türkiye” and stressed Türkiye–EU ties amid rising regional tensions.
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