AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Talks in Switzerland: US VP JD Vance arrived in Burgenstock to kick off a 60-day push to turn the US-Iran MoU into a workable end to the war, with Iran’s team led by Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Lebanon Front: Iran says Lebanon’s Israel-Hezbollah fighting will be the main topic, while Israel reports more deaths in southern Lebanon, threatening the fragile ceasefire. Strait of Hormuz Clash: Iran again claimed it closed Hormuz; the US Central Command says 55 merchant ships still transited and navigation continued, as Trump warns the US could impose “tolls” after the ceasefire unless a deal is completed. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s Hakan Fidan joined a Cairo meeting with Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to coordinate on Middle East diplomacy and Gaza, while Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir also headed to Switzerland for talks. OFW Repatriation: Philippines President Marcos ordered an extra P3 billion for OFW repatriation and reintegration, with 10,446 people returned from the Middle East by June 17. Energy/Markets: Brent is set for about an 8% weekly drop as ceasefire hopes ease immediate supply fears, even as Hormuz uncertainty keeps traders cautious. Food Trade Impact: Pakistan’s mango exports may shrink up to 30% as Middle East war disruption hits demand and shipping costs.
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