AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStrait of Hormuz tensions flare again: Iran says the US violated a ceasefire with strikes on southern targets, while the US calls them “defensive” and Iran warns it will retaliate—at the same time Iran has started restoring internet after a long shutdown. Maritime shock off Oman: A VLCC linked to Greek operator Olympic Shipping reported an external explosion and bunker fuel leak about 60 nautical miles east of Muscat; crew and vessel were said to be safe, adding to shipping anxiety around Hormuz. Diplomacy under pressure: China’s foreign minister urged progress in US-Iran talks, and Oman continues pushing for a return to an IMO-backed navigation setup without tolls. Markets react: Oil futures slid as negotiations dragged on, while safe-haven gold held steady across Gulf markets. Local human-interest: Pakistan’s FIA offloaded a woman at Karachi airport over alleged fake marriage papers for travel to Oman; meanwhile, Bahrain’s national team is stepping up training with a scrimmage ahead of the Gulf Cup.
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