AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCeasefire on “life support”: Trump rejected Iran’s counteroffer, calling it “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” and warned the truce is hanging by a thread—sparking oil jumps and reviving talk of renewed naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions & pressure: The US added 12 new sanctions targeting Iranian oil shipments to China, while the UK/FO imposed 12 new sanctions on Iranians accused of plotting attacks in Britain. Lebanon flashpoint: Israel struggled to counter Hezbollah drones in southern Lebanon, with reports of heavy fire and ineffective defenses. EU crackdown: EU foreign ministers agreed fresh sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers and settler groups over West Bank violence. Market spillover: Heathrow blamed Middle East conflict for a 5% passenger drop in April; Ireland’s construction activity contracted as fuel protests and costs hit orders. Business & tech ties: South Korean medtech firms are expanding in the Gulf via Saudi and UAE partnerships, while Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pushes drone know-how deals with Gulf states.
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