AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJordan-Iran Escalation: Jordan says it intercepted and shot down five Iranian missiles as the U.S. and Iran traded “heavy wave” strikes, with Iran also claiming attacks on U.S. assets and the IRGC reporting casualties. Regional Shipping Risk: A drone attack near Egypt’s Damietta port sparked fires on gas vessels, raising fresh worries for navigation around the Suez Canal as the wider conflict spreads. Diplomacy Under Strain: Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks are ongoing, but Iran rejected proposals tied to Strait of Hormuz management, while Qatar condemned renewed Iranian attacks on Jordan and Kuwait. Local Impact: Royal Jordanian reported a JD 1.4m net profit in the first half of 2026, blaming higher fuel costs and regional disruptions, though government aid helped cushion losses. Cybersecurity Capacity: Canada’s Willis College announced a DND-funded cybersecurity training partnership for Jordan’s Armed Forces, building a self-sustaining defence training hub at Al-Hussein Technical University. Aviation/Defense Claims: The U.S. denied Iranian media claims that F-35 jets were destroyed at Jordan’s Al-Azraq base.
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