AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-Iran Tensions: The Pentagon’s inspector general says the Iran war has created a Pentagon munitions shortfall and supply bottlenecks, while Trump disputes the scale of damage. Shipping & Energy Security: The US Central Command denied Iran’s claim that a tanker hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the El Gaia was struck by an Iranian missile and later a drone. Saudi-Houthi Escalation: Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia as Gulf states postponed Iran talks, leaving Hormuz and Red Sea routes under pressure. Oil & LNG Shockwaves: Oil prices pushed above $107 as Saudi pipeline disruptions and wider Middle East risks stoked supply fears; LNG demand in India and China is expected to rebound once the Hormuz crunch eases. Diplomacy via BRICS: BRICS adopted a New Delhi declaration urging “maximum restraint” over the US-Iran conflict and calling for dialogue, even as members remain divided. US-Saudi Relations: Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Finance & Payments: CBUAE and Mastercard completed fraud-risk training; Tabby raised $233m to expand beyond BNPL.
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