AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLebanon Health Under Fire: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says IDF airstrikes on May 11 “directly targeted” health authority sites in Qalawiya and Tibnin, killing 51 people including two medics, as the IDF counters that it hit more than 20 Hezbollah facilities. Ceasefire Strain: The accusation lands amid a post-ceasefire escalation that has repeatedly hit medical infrastructure, with UN-linked reporting earlier warning of heavy toll on health workers. Iran-US Talks in Trouble: The US-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support” after Trump rejected Tehran’s counterproposal as “garbage,” raising fears of renewed strikes as negotiations drag toward Trump’s China summit. Hormuz Energy Shock: Iraq and Pakistan are reportedly striking side deals with Iran to keep oil and LNG moving through the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Tehran’s shift from blocking to controlling access. Gulf Security Signals: Separate reporting says UAE and Saudi carried out covert offensive strikes on Iran, adding to the risk of wider retaliation. Ripple Effects Beyond the Region: In Asia, Iran-war fuel costs are pushing consumers toward rooftop solar, while Japan’s Calbee is turning some snack packaging black-and-white due to ink supply disruptions.
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