AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they stopped six vessels trying to transit via unapproved routes, turning them back with warning shots, as Tehran insists it still controls the strait. Saudi-Iraq Drone Attacks: Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias, targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, and urged Baghdad to stop Iraq being used as a launchpad. US-Iran Pause and Munitions Debate: The US suspended strikes near Hormuz after 13 straight days, citing limits of the campaign and concerns about interceptor shortages; meanwhile, US officials blamed depleted munitions on the Biden administration and said the shortage isn’t stopping operations. Regional Markets React: Gulf stocks rose on hopes of a diplomatic off-ramp, while oil slid sharply as traders priced in easing supply disruption risk. Diplomacy Signals: Iran said it is not seeking US talks and that any war timing is up to Tehran, while Oman mediation efforts continue alongside reports of indirect exchanges. US Casualties Update: The Pentagon revised its Iran-war casualty tracking, putting US personnel wounded at 624.
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