AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy and Shipping: September oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz recovered to about 10 million barrels a day, but crude remains above $100 as war risks keep supply uncertain. Qatar urged the UN Security Council to protect freedom of navigation and reopen the strait. Regional Escalation: Houthi strikes on Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden and threats to Saudi infrastructure are raising risks for Gulf security and aviation. Diplomacy: Türkiye’s foreign minister heads to Baghdad for OIC talks on Gaza and regional tensions; China also urged Israel to halt West Bank settlements and restore full humanitarian access to Gaza. Economic Fallout: The IMF warned that a prolonged Middle East war and energy shock threaten growth, with poorer countries particularly exposed to higher prices and shrinking aid. Iraq: Baghdad says the Sinjar security and governance question must be resolved by Iraqis, as many Yazidis remain displaced a decade after ISIS seized the city.
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