AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The conflict has entered a seventh straight night of strikes, with Washington hitting Iranian bridges, ports and power-linked infrastructure while Iran retaliates across the Gulf, including claims of attacks on US-linked sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Hormuz Shock to Trade: Strait of Hormuz traffic is slipping again, and both sides are widening targets tied to maritime control, raising the risk of longer disruption for global shipping. Energy Prices Jump: Brent is back near $88 and WTI above $82 as markets price in supply risk and possible further escalation. Iran’s Water Infrastructure Hit: A US strike on Iran’s Bunji desalination plant in Hormozgan has disrupted drinking water for about 10,000 people across 20 villages, with officials citing destroyed pumping and power equipment. Regional Spillover: Bahrain activated air raid sirens again after Iranian aerial attacks; Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights amid the security situation. Business Angle—Pakistan-Iran Trade: Pakistan’s business lobby says bilateral trade with Iran could reach $10bn annually in 3–5 years if banking links improve and cross-border procedures are simplified. Shipping & Materials—Egypt Plastic Boom: In Egypt’s Cairo “Garbage City,” recyclers and manufacturers report a surge in demand for plastic as Hormuz disruptions tighten supply chains.
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