AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched new airstrikes on Iran and Iran retaliated by targeting US-allied Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, with sirens reported in Bahrain and missiles hitting Kuwait and Qatar—raising fears the fragile ceasefire is collapsing and the Strait of Hormuz could be hit again. Regional Security: Iran warned the Strait of Hormuz is a “red line” and said it could strike “all infrastructure in the region” if the US targets Iranian facilities. UN Diplomacy: China urged restraint at an emergency UN Security Council session after strikes around Yemen, warning of renewed confrontation and calling for protection of civilians and humanitarian workers. Energy Costs Pressure: Governments and regulators across the region are feeling the knock-on effects of Middle East tensions—fuel price relief is delayed in some places, while cash aid packages are being expanded elsewhere to cushion households from oil-driven price spikes. Aviation & Travel: IATA data shows premium travel is still growing, with the Middle East holding a high share of premium passengers, even as airlines face renewed route and risk concerns. Business Moves: Uber agreed a $14.8bn deal to buy Delivery Hero, including talabat in the Middle East, while Dubai’s Salik is expanding beyond tolls with new mobility and parking access plans.
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