AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGaza & Lebanon Escalation: Israel killed Hamas operations commander Bahaa Baroud in Gaza, as strikes continued despite a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extension and Hezbollah warned talks were at a “dead end.” Iran War Signals: Trump again floated “the calm before the storm” amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, while Iran said it can’t trust the Americans and is preparing to respond. Iraq Under Pressure: Iraq’s new finance minister urged maximizing non-oil revenues as oil exports slump from tightened Hormuz transit, and a New York Times report alleged Israel ran covert bases in Iraq’s western desert with US knowledge. Israel Economy: Israel’s GDP contracted 3.3% annualized in Q1 as the Iran war weighed on spending and exports, though a rebound is expected if fighting stays contained. Regional Governance & Economy: Egypt pushed Eid Al-Adha food supply and market-stability measures, while the UAE announced Eid ul Adha on May 27 and a drone strike near Barakah’s nuclear plant sparked fire but no radiological impact.
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