AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoOil & Markets: Brent climbed about 4% on Sept. 24 as Houthis fired on Saudi targets and diplomacy with Iran stalled, while later trading saw oil ease on renewed hopes for Hormuz talks; bond volatility also spiked, adding pressure to stocks. Red Sea Security: Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia held emergency military coordination under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as attacks on Saudi cities and oil facilities intensified, with Saudi intercepts reported. Iraq-Iran Disruption: Iraq’s Najaf airport suspended all flights to and from Iran, disrupting a key Shia pilgrimage route. UN Diplomacy & Politics: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif told the UN that “effective international action” is needed to curb Islamophobia and urged keeping Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb open; meanwhile, Israel’s Netanyahu used the UNGA stage to attack Turkey’s Erdogan and UN critics amid walkouts and protests. West Bank Settlements: The UN expanded its blacklist of companies linked to Israeli settlements, while reporting highlighted how Israel’s “Blue Line” mapping process can enable land reclassification for settlement projects. Israel Domestic/Legal: Israel’s Supreme Court blocked Netanyahu’s attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, setting up a legal showdown.
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