AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Flashpoint: The US carried out its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing sea-mine launches; Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed retaliation and said the attack caused deaths and injuries, while the US said it was acting to protect the “free flow of commerce” after mine-clearing operations. Maritime Risk Near Oman: UKMTO reported an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile about 12 nautical miles north of Khasab with no casualties or environmental damage reported, underscoring how quickly incidents are resurfacing around Oman’s doorstep. Oman Banking Watch: Oman’s banks extended more loans than deposits, with the loan-to-deposit ratio at 102.9% at end-June, while private deposits rose 12.45% to RO 19.37bn. Gulf Inflation Snapshot: GCC inflation stayed subdued despite oil and gas price swings, but Oman’s inflation rose 3.2% year-on-year in July, driven mainly by food and transport. Local Development: Oman’s Diba–Lima–Khasab road project reached 76% completion, cutting travel time to about 55 minutes for commuters.
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