AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Explosive drones hit northern Iraq’s Erbil as sirens sounded in Bahrain, amid the US completing a 13th straight night of strikes on Iran; Iran says it retaliated with drone attacks on US facilities across the region. Shipping & Energy Shock: Tanker crossings through the Strait of Hormuz fell to near-record lows, while Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers pushed Brent back above $100, reviving inflation fears. Nuclear Deal Fallout: Washington says the US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation is “off” unless Saudi joins the Abraham Accords, stoking warnings of a Middle East arms race. Regional Diplomacy: China’s Wang Yi met Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty in Manila, while Rubio urged Iran to make a deal as pressure rises. Cybersecurity Pressure: Mastercard warns Middle East cyberattacks rose 13% and breach costs are high, as geopolitical spikes drive faster attacks. Saudi Digital Push: Saudi Arabia topped MENA for digital government services in ESCWA’s GEMS index for a fourth straight year. Business & Markets: Oil at $100 and tariff talk rattled global markets; India’s activity slowed as West Asia tensions weigh on demand.
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