AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIran–US Deadlock: Trump again rejected Tehran’s latest terms, calling them “totally unacceptable,” as the ceasefire frays and both sides trade warnings over the Strait of Hormuz—oil jumped and markets braced for more disruption. Sanctions Push: The US hit 12 Iran-linked entities tied to oil shipments to China ahead of Trump’s Beijing trip, while Britain and the EU also rolled out fresh sanctions targeting Iran-linked networks and regional actors. Israel–Gaza Escalation: Israel passed a law creating a tribunal that can impose the death penalty for Oct 7, and the EU agreed to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settler groups—though it stopped short of broader measures against Israel. West Bank Pressure: EU sanctions on violent settlers moved forward after Hungary’s veto was lifted, drawing an immediate Israeli backlash. Lebanon Front: Reports detail Israel’s “wanton destruction” in southern Lebanon, while Baghdad and Tehran stepped up coordination to prevent armed-group activity in Iraqi Kurdistan. Economy Fallout: Heathrow reported a drop in passengers tied to the Middle East conflict, and governments from Pakistan to Egypt keep tightening budgets as energy shocks ripple through daily life.
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