AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUAE-Iran Standoff: The UAE says its response to Iranian attacks is “defensive” and aimed at protecting sovereignty, civilians and vital infrastructure, detailing it has defended against hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones since late February. Gulf Diplomacy: Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran to help restart stalled Iran–US peace talks, as Iran also discusses safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel struck Lebanon even after a truce extension, keeping tensions high despite a fragile ceasefire. Energy Shock: Oil markets remain jumpy: the IMF warns the Iran war is pushing the global economy toward a worse “adverse” scenario, while Brent is back above $109 amid inflation fears. Regional Politics: Iraq says crude output has fallen to about 1.4 million bpd and exports through Hormuz are constrained by tanker insurance. UAE-Russia Links: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed spoke by phone with Putin, discussing mediation efforts and Middle East impacts on navigation and energy security.
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