AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: Trump said the Iran ceasefire is over as Washington and Tehran traded strikes for a third straight day, with Iran targeting U.S. bases across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan and Israel warning it could hit Iran again “with even greater force.” Shipping & Energy: Strait of Hormuz traffic is partially back, but tensions still rattle markets; the IEA says global oil demand is recovering while supply remains below pre-war levels. Diplomacy & Mediation: Qatar and other mediators pushed for talks after the late Supreme Leader’s funeral, while the EU plans solidarity with Gulf states at a Brussels high-level forum focused on navigation and regional stability. Regional Politics: Syria is edging toward a sanctions-free era as the U.S. moves to rescind its terrorism designation, and Lebanon signals upcoming security-focused talks. Economy & Costs: The Middle East crisis is feeding inflation and raising fuel pressure; the EU approved a €2m fuel support scheme for horticulture. Business & Finance: Nuvei plans to buy Payoneer for $2.75bn, while Dubai’s Future District Fund backed MetaProp for early PropTech growth. Society & Culture: Qatar Tourism highlighted resilience-building in tourism at an international forum, and Iran’s post-Khamenei period continues to draw scrutiny.
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