AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran–US Energy Threats: Iran’s parliament speaker warned the US against striking Iranian oil and gas assets after a US threat to “destroy” Iranian tankers, with Tehran calling any action “defensive” and citing UN self-defence. Oil Markets: Brent hit a six-week high near $97 as Hormuz shipping risks and tanker attacks raised supply fears, even as some flows still move through the strait. Saudi–Houthi Escalation: Saudi authorities said Houthi attacks wounded 73 people and sparked fires at oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom’s south, prompting Riyadh to vow a firm response. Lebanon Strikes: Lebanon’s health ministry reported at least 12 deaths, including two children, after Israeli airstrikes on a southern village amid a Hezbollah-related escalation. UK–Israel Settlements: The UK is set to announce a “reset” with sanctions limiting trade in goods from illegal West Bank settlements, drawing warnings of US and Israeli backlash. Afghanistan Energy Deal: Afghanistan signed an oil-and-gas exploration deal with Saudi Delta Energy for the Kushk-Tirpul basin. Markets Watch: Oil-driven inflation worries pushed shares lower in Australia and pressured regional trading sentiment.
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