AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US and Iran traded fresh strikes as the Strait of Hormuz dispute deepened, with Washington saying it hit about 140 Iranian targets to “degrade” attacks on shipping, while Tehran retaliated by targeting US facilities across the Gulf and claiming radar systems were destroyed in Oman. Oman in the Crosshairs: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it struck Oman, and Oman’s state media reported drone attacks in Musandam; Oman also said 23 crew members were rescued after a vessel incident off Musandam, while search continued for one missing sailor. Diplomacy on Life Support: Iran said it would not uphold the June MoU unless the US meets its commitments, but it is still talking with mediators including Qatar, Pakistan and Oman to prevent further escalation. UN Urges Talks: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of “catastrophic consequences” if fighting resumes and urged immediate de-escalation. Markets React: Oil prices jumped toward $80 a barrel amid renewed Hormuz uncertainty, while risk-off moves hit equities and crypto, with Ethereum slipping below $1,800. Local Economy: Oman-Hong Kong trade is set to grow beyond $200m, and Nama Water Services announced 303 new job opportunities in its water and sanitation Omanization programme.
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