AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Iran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait as strikes resumed, while the US hit IRGC targets across Iran; Vice President JD Vance insisted it isn’t a “war” and said there’s “no active shooting,” as Trump doubles down on sanctions and military pressure. Hormuz Pressure: South Korea reportedly prepared for a possible Hormuz deployment, but Seoul said no decision was made; Oman’s role as a mediator is highlighted as Britain hosts Oman’s Sultan Haitham in October. Energy Shock: Oil jumped toward $100 on intensifying US-Iran tensions, with Asian LNG prices rising to the highest since 2022 and spot LNG for Asia climbing near $26/mmBtu; Chinese refiners paid record premiums for Russian ESPO crude to replace Iranian supply. Regional Diplomacy & Influence: Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt urged a new Middle East security order and “masters of their own affairs,” as China expands ties amid shifting alliances. Markets & Costs: South Korea delayed tighter delisting rules amid rate volatility; South Africa’s central bank warned of a “polyshock” from oil and drought risks, while fuel prices in the US stayed volatile.
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