AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran-US Tension Reset: Oil eased but stayed high as Trump said he was “an hour away” from striking Iran before pausing again for talks—while warning a “big hit” could come if no deal lands. Hormuz Pressure Escalates: Iran doubled down on control of the Strait of Hormuz, setting up a new “manage” authority and warning it could respond forcefully; NATO is also reportedly weighing escort plans for shipping if the standoff drags on. Markets & Costs: Brent hovered around $110; investors stayed nervous about inflation and bond yields, and the Philippine peso was flagged as Asia’s weakest currency amid the stress. Gaza/West Bank Legal Shock: The ICC sought an arrest warrant for Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich over forced displacement and genocidal remarks; he vowed retaliation, including ordering the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar. Lebanon Front: Israeli officials debated whether Hezbollah’s tactics amount to guerrilla warfare as cross-border clashes intensify.
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