AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: Oil prices surged for a fourth straight session as renewed US-Iran tensions and Yemen’s Houthis hit Saudi cities and energy infrastructure. Brent climbed to about $99.3 and WTI to about $94.3, with markets again pricing a risk premium as Strait of Hormuz traffic stays tight and supply-route fears return. Gulf Escalation: Iran said it struck a US base in Jordan after US attacks on Iranian oil tankers; Jordan reported intercepts of most incoming missiles. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and urged the group to stop, warning the strikes endanger civilians and complicate Yemen peace efforts. West Bank Diplomatic Fallout: The UK, France, and Canada moved to ban imports from Israeli settlements, prompting Israel to order the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and expel UK representatives. Gaza Security: Israel said it dismantled Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons storage sites and a rocket launch area in Gaza, citing precision strikes and advance warnings. India Weighs In: India condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi sovereign territory as “unacceptable,” warning they threaten freedom of navigation near Bab-el-Mandeb. Iraq Oil Watch: Iraq is seeking a higher OPEC+ output baseline after an audit of members’ production capacities.
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