AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shock: Iran has ordered a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, escalating after U.S. airstrikes and raising fears of major oil-price spikes and insurance disruptions. Iraq Security Reset: Iraq’s top leaders reiterated that all weapons must stay under state authority, while a Joint Operations Command committee moved to inventory and integrate PMF-linked forces into national institutions. Regional Diplomacy: Iraq’s foreign ministry condemned Iranian missile strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, warning against wider confrontation—an apparent signal of Baghdad recalibrating ties with Arab states and the U.S. US-Iran Talks: Reports say Washington and Tehran are nearing a preliminary MoU aimed at de-escalation steps like reopening Hormuz and easing naval blockades, though key objectives still look unsettled. Business & Finance Watch: The World Bank warned the Iran war is weighing on global growth and could intensify inflation and strain public finances in countries including Iraq. Iraq-Economy Angle: Kuwait’s first direct crude sales to Asian buyers since the Gulf War highlights how Gulf producers are reshuffling trade routes amid the crisis.
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