AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US warned Americans to reconsider travel to Lebanon, Gaza, northern Israel and the Egyptian border (except Taba) as Washington carried out its seventh straight night of strikes on Iran, expanding attacks to bridges, energy sites and port infrastructure amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Gulf Retaliation: Iran’s IRGC said it targeted US-linked assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, while Kuwait reported fires and damage at power and desalination facilities and Bahrain said air defences repelled attacks. Hormuz Costs: Iran’s proposed Hormuz levy—about $1 per barrel—could raise shipping and fuel costs across the Gulf, adding pressure to already volatile oil markets. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty discussed the crisis with US envoy Steve Witkoff, stressing adherence to the US-Iran MoU and dialogue. Domestic Fallout: Pakistan will revise fuel prices daily as Middle East-driven oil volatility hits, while Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights after airspace closures. Markets & Prices: Oil jumped toward $88 as investors priced in wider conflict; fuel and food inflation worries spread from the Gulf to South Africa and beyond.
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