AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCeasefire under strain in Lebanon: Israeli strikes hit multiple towns in southern Lebanon, killing at least 18 people and wounding others, while the army ordered evacuations from six villages ahead of further attacks. US-Iran deal jitters: Oil slid about 5% as markets leaned toward progress on a potential US-Iran framework, including a 60-day ceasefire extension and talk of reopening the Strait of Hormuz—but Iran’s foreign ministry warned a deal isn’t imminent after mixed signals from Washington. Hajj goes on amid tension: More than 1.5 million pilgrims began Hajj in Mecca as Saudi authorities kept security tight, even as the war’s shadow hangs over the region. Regional diplomacy and pressure: Pakistan’s PM said talks are moving in the right direction while Iran stressed any agreement needs approval at the top. Markets react: Stocks rose in Asia and the dollar eased alongside falling crude, but uncertainty over Hormuz timing kept enthusiasm cautious.
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