AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. resumed strikes after a month, hitting Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in Jordan and targets in the UAE, while the UAE said it intercepted an Iranian drone. Oil & Markets: The flare-up pushed Brent back above $90 and lifted fuel-price pressure, with investors also watching higher bond yields and renewed volatility. Sanctions & Financial Pressure: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 to press allies to sever Iran’s financial ties, warning partners that cooperation could mean isolation from the dollar system. Shipping Risk: CENTCOM again disputed Iranian claims about mine hits, while both sides traded accusations over threats to commercial traffic through Hormuz. Diplomacy & Trade: India’s PM Modi met Iran’s President Pezeshkian, stressing dialogue and freedom of navigation as West Asia tensions rise. Iran Economy Signals: Reports said the Iranian rial hit fresh lows amid renewed fighting and sanctions pressure.
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