AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGulf Flashpoint: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused Kuwait of attacking an Iranian boat and detaining four nationals in the Persian Gulf, warning Tehran “reserves the right to respond” as Gulf tensions keep rising. Shipping Security: South Korea says it sees a low chance a non-Iranian actor was behind the May 4 strike on its vessel HMM Namu, while investigations continue and Seoul signals “diplomatic retribution” if Iran is confirmed. Iran Under Pressure: Iran has started restoring limited internet access for select groups after months of near-total blackout, drawing fresh criticism over unequal access. Israel Deterrence and Detention: Israel has moved to create a special court to try Palestinian prisoners tied to the Oct. 7 “Al-Aqsa Flood,” including death-penalty provisions and limits on prisoner swaps. Iraq Domestic Control: Tikrit authorities launched a campaign to shut alcohol shops, tightening enforcement of local and national rules. Economy Watch: UK GDP data showed 0.3% growth in March and 0.6% in Q1, but analysts warn the Iran-war shock may bite harder later.
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