AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Trump vowed the US will “hit Iran hard” after Iran fired missiles at US-linked bases in Jordan, with Jordan’s army saying it intercepted eight incoming missiles following US strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz; Regional Reactions: Qatar condemned the renewed attacks on Jordan and the UAE, calling them a breach of sovereignty and urging a return to dialogue; Economic Fallout: the flare-up pushed oil above $90 a barrel and rattled markets as fears grew over shipping through Hormuz; Diplomacy vs. Pressure: Iran’s president said war is not in Tehran’s interest and Iran still seeks a negotiated settlement, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 partners to tighten financial pressure on Iran; Local Angle: Jordan also faced renewed security strain as the conflict reignited, with reports of intercepted drones and missiles tied to the wider US-Iran confrontation.
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