AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYemen Escalation: Houthis said they struck a Saudi-linked position in Aden, the third attack there in a week, after a missile hit the presidential compound. Britain and France are deploying defensive support to Saudi Arabia, raising concerns they could be drawn deeper into the conflict. Hormuz Diplomacy: King Charles praised Oman’s mediation efforts as Sultan Haitham visits the UK. Muscat is seeking to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route disrupted by the wider war. Ceasefire Talks: Iran’s nuclear programme has resurfaced as a major obstacle, with Tehran defending its right to enrich uranium and Washington demanding zero enrichment. Trade and Infrastructure: Cargo handled at Omani ports rose 62% in the first eight months of 2026, while container volumes climbed 21%—growth that could strengthen Oman’s role in regional trade as Hormuz risks persist. FedEx also expanded dangerous-goods road shipping across five Gulf markets.
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