AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGulf Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Bahrain after UAE and Kuwait stops, pressing Gulf leaders to back the Trump administration’s tentative Iran accord while stressing Washington will not undermine Gulf security and will oppose any Strait of Hormuz transit fees. Hormuz Shipping & Energy: Iran’s IRGC warned ships against using an “unapproved” Hormuz route, while oil markets reacted to improving tanker traffic; Brent slid to near pre-war levels as more vessels cleared the strait, though recovery remains fragile. Nuclear Inspections Row: The UN nuclear chief said IAEA inspectors will visit Iran enrichment sites under the interim MoU, but Tehran says access comes only after a final deal—fueling a public “war of words” that could derail the ceasefire. US Domestic Pressure: Trump faced GOP backlash over the Iran war and a supplemental funding request, with lawmakers disputing whether the framework deal meets stated war aims. Kuwait Industry Angle: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded a five-year oil-based drilling cuttings treatment contract in Kuwait to China’s Jereh NER, targeting lower residue oil content and improved environmental compliance. Logistics & Trade: Qatar Post launched a new CONNECTED service for cross-border shopping and shipping, including Kuwait as an origin country for deliveries into Qatar.
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