AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US kept up strikes on Iran for a 13th straight night as Trump weighed a “massive attack,” while Iran’s Guards warned civilians near US forces to stay away. Red Sea & Yemen Front: Houthis claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s Jizan after Saudi strikes hit Hodeidah, raising fears of more disruption to Red Sea shipping. Gulf Shipping Pressure: Strait of Hormuz traffic thinned sharply, with shiptracking showing only one tanker crossing on July 23, while Bab el-Mandeb crossings stayed active but volatile. Oil & Inflation: Brent slid back under $100 after topping it on escalation fears, but markets remain jittery; fuel costs are rising and inflation worries are back. Regional Diplomacy: Australia eased travel advice for several Gulf states after a temporary US-Iran agreement, though it urged postponing non-essential trips. Energy Deals: Kuwait signed a $16bn lease deal for crude pipelines, and OPEC signaled more supply as prices swing. Human Impact: UN Women/ESCWA warned the crisis could endanger millions of jobs for women across Arab states. Israel-Palestinian West Bank: Israeli raids in Jenin detained about 50 Palestinians. Culture & Society: Canva says it has no formal PIA partnership yet for a Pakistan design competition.
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