AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Energy Shock: Oil jumped again as the US reinstated a naval blockade and Iran and the US traded strikes, pushing Brent to around $86 and raising fresh supply fears after a brief June ceasefire. Regional Escalation: Iran claimed it targeted a US base in Jordan while Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, ending an informal truce and widening the conflict footprint. Maritime Attacks: Iran said it hit UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz; the UAE and GCC condemned the attacks as violations of international law, with one Indian crew member reported killed. Markets & Inflation: The oil surge fed into risk-off trading across Asia and boosted the dollar as investors braced for renewed inflation pressure and possible rate hikes. Iran Crackdown: Iran executed two Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion. US Politics: Hakeem Jeffries said he will oppose a bid to cut off US aid to Israel, warning the amendment is overly broad. Local Crime (Kuwait): Two Syrian expatriates were arrested after a jewelry store heist using a toy gun; KD 39,000 in stolen gold was recovered. Türkiye Anniversary: Erdoğan said Türkiye opened a “new chapter” after the failed July 15, 2016 coup, as the country prepares 10th-anniversary commemorations. Gaza: An Israeli strike on a police station in northern Gaza killed eight, according to Gaza civil defence and hospital officials.
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