AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks that hit Jordan’s port city of Aqaba; Jordan said it intercepted four of six incoming missiles. Maritime Chokepoints: Tensions are spreading from the Strait of Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb as Houthis threaten Saudi-linked shipping and reduce tanker traffic, raising fears of wider disruption. Diplomacy Under Strain: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned at ASEAN talks in Manila that Iran controlling Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, while also saying Washington has “many options” if talks fail. Regional Fallout: Pakistan condemned Houthi threats to Saudi and Red Sea shipping and warned any attack on Pakistani-flagged vessels would be treated as a serious national security threat. Markets & Inflation: Oil prices jumped amid the conflict, and analysts warn the renewed fighting could push global growth lower and inflation higher. Gold Surge: Spot gold hit a two-week high as investors sought safety ahead of the Fed.
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