AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHormuz Diplomacy: Iran and Oman are nearing a deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz shipping by splitting control into two lanes, with Tehran pushing for a northern route under its supervision and Muscat overseeing the southern part—an effort that could ease months of disruption but leaves sovereignty disputes unresolved. Energy Shockwaves: Crude prices rose as Iran warned Gulf states over attacks, while markets tracked the risk of renewed escalation that could tighten supply through the chokepoint. Regional Aviation Moves: Etihad and Qatar Airways plan to resume daily flights to Bahrain and Kuwait from Aug. 8 after weeks of suspension tied to regional tensions, while Emirates keeps Florida cuts and still pauses Bahrain/Kuwait services. Kuwait-Iran Fallout: Kuwait ordered the closure of the country’s only Iranian private school, suspending new admissions for the coming academic year. Iraq Security Policy: Iraq’s State Administration Coalition reiterated that after Sept. 30 all weapons must remain under state control, warning armed activity outside government authority will be treated under anti-terrorism law. Business/Markets: Turkish Airlines reported $197m Q2 profit, citing capacity management and cargo strength despite Middle East disruptions.
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