AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: The US and Iran traded strikes again after a monthlong lull, with Washington hitting Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliating by targeting US-linked bases and allies across the Gulf, including Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain; Iran also claimed a US strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, while the US said it does not target civilians. Regional Condemnations: The UAE and Kuwait both condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty and called for deterrent action and accountability, while Jordan’s air defences reported intercepting most incoming missiles. Jordan Diplomacy & Citizens Abroad: Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi extended condolences to Egypt after a deadly bus crash on the Dahab–Nuweiba highway, with efforts underway to repatriate victims and assist the injured. Markets & Oil: Oil prices jumped toward $95–$97 as investors priced in higher risk of wider conflict, while gold and bonds moved with the renewed tension.
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