AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting military logistics, drone storage and maritime assets, as Trump said the campaign is “not finished” and Rubio insisted Washington remains open to talks. Kuwait Energy Hit: Kuwait reported Iranian attacks on power and desalination facilities, forcing electricity rationing and prompting emergency shutdowns/repairs. Gulf Shipping Pressure: Oil climbed toward six-week highs as tankers reversed in the Red Sea after Houthi threats and a declared naval blockade, adding fresh risk to Bab al-Mandeb and Hormuz routes. Diplomacy Under Strain: Rubio said Iran is “not serious” about negotiations while mediators (including Pakistan) push for a ceasefire framework. Local Impact Watch: Kuwait lodged a protest with Iran over a tanker attack, while regional air disruptions also affected flights into and out of Kuwait and Bahrain. Misinformation Alert: A circulated video claiming to show Kuwait’s power-station attack was debunked as older footage from Jordan. Energy Sector Move: KUFPEC said it is exploring expansion in Pakistan’s upstream sector, building on long-running Kuwait-Pakistan energy ties.
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