AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran-US-Israel Tensions: Iran kicked off a days-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with massive crowds chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” and vowing revenge after an Israeli airstrike killed him in February. Regional Security: Iran’s IRGC Navy commander warned “divine retribution” is near, as Tehran signals it will not back down during the mourning period. Lebanon-Israel Diplomacy: A Lebanon-Israel framework agreement is drawing sharp criticism from rights groups, who say it centers on disarming Hezbollah while Israel’s actions in Lebanon continue. Syria Energy Reconstruction: Syria has started gas field development in Homs with Saudi firm ADES, aiming to boost output by 50% by mid-2027 to ease power shortages. Syria Violence: A watchdog reported over 180 children killed in Syria in the first half of 2026, underscoring ongoing insecurity. Turkey-NATO: Ahead of a Türkiye NATO summit, NATO chief Mark Rutte is pushing to keep Trump aligned, while Ankara seeks leverage through growing US ties. EU Finance: The EU Council moved to let oil expansion qualify for “sustainable” transition funds, a major shift in how investors interpret sustainability. Oil Markets: Diesel prices are set to rise in the Philippines next week as Middle East-linked volatility persists.
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