AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait-of-Hormuz shock hits markets: The IEA chief warned commercial oil inventories could last only “several weeks” as the waterway stays shut, and Brent pushed above $111, lifting London’s FTSE 100 by 1.26% on oil and defense gains. US energy balancing act: Washington extended a 30-day waiver letting vulnerable countries buy stranded Russian oil at sea, aiming to calm physical crude markets while keeping pressure on Moscow. Iran talks stall, rhetoric rises: Trump again warned Iran “the clock is ticking,” while Pakistan tries to keep US-Iran channels open. Regional defense deepens: UAE and Israel reportedly set up a joint fund for new weapons acquisitions, focused on air-defense and counter-drone systems. Gaza/West Bank pressure: UN rights officials urged Israel to prevent “acts of genocide,” citing serious violations that may amount to war crimes. Diplomatic friction: Croatia reportedly blocked Israel’s next ambassador for months. Israel politics: Herzog is convening a “shared future” forum to cool polarization ahead of another election.
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