AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Trump said the Iran ceasefire and the MoU are “over” after fresh US strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation against US-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, with both sides blaming violations tied to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil & Sanctions: The US revoked a waiver/licence that had temporarily allowed Iranian oil sales, tightening sanctions on crude, petroleum products and petrochemicals; the move followed the tanker incidents and sent Brent up sharply. Markets Under Pressure: Oil jumped while equities slid and volatility rose, with investors reacting to renewed risk and the ceasefire’s collapse. EU Push for De-escalation: EU officials condemned the Bahrain and Kuwait attacks and warned that the US-Iran strike cycle is undermining efforts to end the conflict, calling for renewed diplomacy to protect navigation through Hormuz. Regional Shipping Fallout: Reports highlighted disruptions and heightened security concerns for vessels transiting the strait, keeping energy trade at the center of the business impact.
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