AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHormuz Pressure on Energy Prices: The IEA says global oil stockpiles are “rapidly depleting” as Strait of Hormuz reopening remains elusive, cutting 2026 supply forecasts and helping push crude and fuel costs higher. Red Sea Security: Pakistan’s foreign minister condemned a Houthi attack on a ship in Bab el-Mandeb that killed three Pakistanis, warning it threatens navigation and maritime security. West Bank Flashpoint: A UN official warned the occupied West Bank is heading toward an “exploding” situation as settler violence, settlement expansion, and Israeli military operations accelerate, including forced displacement risks. West Bank Crackdown: Israel’s army surrounded Taybeh, the last fully Christian town in the West Bank, declaring it a closed military zone amid repeated settler attacks. Diplomacy Over Golan: Colombia became the second country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights; Turkey and multiple Arab states condemned the move as a violation of international law. US Embassy Staffing: The State Department is asking U.S. embassies in the Middle East to plan for reduced staffing for an extended period as the Iran war shows no sign of resolution. Regional Security Architecture: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan’s Mecca defense pact continues to reshape debate over a new Middle East security order.
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