AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US reimposed a naval blockade and struck Iranian coastal defence and missile sites, while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones and accused attacks near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz; Iran calls the Strait of Hormuz a “red line” and says it can control it from anywhere in its territory. Red Sea Contingency: Reuters reports Iran has told Yemen’s Houthis to be ready to disrupt Bab al-Mandeb if Washington targets Iranian power infrastructure, raising the risk of simultaneous pressure on Hormuz and the Red Sea. Oil Market Pulse: Brent hovered near one-month highs as traders priced in Hormuz disruption risk; Brent slipped to about $84.37 and WTI to about $79.42, while analysts warn simultaneous chokepoint hits would spike freight and insurance costs. Regional Spillover: Pakistan urged US-Iran talks after Houthis’ attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning the conflict could pull Islamabad in. Iraq Energy Push: Iraq’s PM Al-Zaidi met Chevron to expand investments and speed projects as Baghdad targets higher crude output and new export routes. Gulf Investment Abroad: Gulf states’ Africa push continues, with UAE’s ADNOC Distribution taking over Shell’s South Africa fuel business, part of $100bn+ GCC investment in Africa over the past decade. Power/Policy Watch: Egypt’s reserves hit a record $55bn+ as households wait for price relief, with officials stressing de-escalation to protect trade and energy markets.
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