AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping after U.S. airstrikes, warning of major global energy disruption; the move follows a fresh round of U.S. drone interceptions targeting commercial vessels, with CENTCOM saying traffic remains open. US-Iran Deal Momentum: Despite competing claims over terms, Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says a memorandum is “nearing completion” and that Hormuz will reopen once signed, while Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif says a “final, agreed-upon text” is reached and next steps are being finalized. Frozen Funds Fight: The UAE denied reports it transferred or released billions in frozen Iranian funds, while Iran says asset unfreezing is tied to the MoU being signed. Nuclear and Lebanon Conditions: Talks reportedly hinge on sanctions relief and later nuclear discussions, with Iran warning no deal without Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and insisting it will not abandon Hezbollah. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s FM welcomed Trump’s cancellation of planned strikes in calls with Qatar, urging dialogue to protect Gulf security. Other Middle East: Turkey seized over a ton of illicit drugs at the border; Iraq’s FM discussed US-Iran nuclear understanding with the IAEA.
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