AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Risk Escalates: Iran’s top security chief warned the US maritime blockade could force closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other chokepoints, warning global energy markets and US voters would pay the price. Kuwait Drone Attacks: Kuwait said it intercepted and destroyed Iranian-origin drones targeting vital facilities, including a government site in the north and vehicles on Bubiyan Island, with damage reported but no casualties. Energy Infrastructure in Crosshairs: Multiple reports say the US and “Israel” are preparing major strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, with Tehran insisting it has an extensive retaliation plan. Sanctions Hit Crypto Shipping “Insurance”: The US Treasury sanctioned Iranian firms tied to a Strait of Hormuz “insurance” scheme, alleging payments via crypto to evade sanctions and fund IRGC-linked activity. Cybersecurity Fallout: US reporting says investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers targeted Minnesota water systems, adding to a wider pattern of disruption during the Iran conflict. Business Sentiment Watch: In the Philippines, business confidence improved in June as oil prices eased, but firms still flagged tight credit and weak demand.
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