AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its 13th straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers, drone storage, communications and coastal surveillance, as Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens and Gulf states stayed on alert. Red Sea Shock to Oil Flows: Iran-backed Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising fears of wider disruption beyond the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Brent back above $100. Frozen-Assets Flashpoint: Trump said any ship or cargo damage in the Strait of Hormuz would be paid using Iranian funds held by the US; Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi called it an “incendiary precedent,” warning no assets would be safe if confiscation becomes normal. Iran’s Houthi Support: Reuters reports Iran flew IRGC commanders and missile/drone equipment into Yemen to train and bolster Houthi operations. Market Spillovers: Oil-led inflation fears hit equities from Europe to Asia, while Japan’s core inflation rose on higher imported energy costs tied to Hormuz disruption. Energy Trade Moves: ADNOC kept crude tenders running despite the turmoil, while traders weigh whether shuttle exports can keep working if attacks spread. Regional Diplomacy: China and ASEAN urged an immediate end to the Middle East conflict and stronger energy cooperation. Grid Stability (Philippines): Meralco kept buying gas-fired power beyond an expired deal under DOE guidance to avoid Luzon supply shortages, even as costs rise.
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