AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGulf Security Escalation: The US expanded strikes on Iran, hitting coastal defence, missile and drone capabilities and disabling a tanker accused of trying to breach the naval blockade, as Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US-linked bases in Kuwait and Bahrain (including claims against Ali Al Salem and Fifth Fleet sites) and warned the Strait of Hormuz is a “red line.” Shipping & Energy Risk: With Hormuz tensions deepening and Iran threatening wider energy export shutdowns, regulators and airlines are urging caution; EASA advised European carriers to avoid parts of the Gulf airspace, while India ordered shipowners not to deploy Indian seafarers through Hormuz. Kuwait Defence & Industry Angle: Iran’s attacks and Kuwait’s air-defence posture are again in focus, alongside fresh US-Kuwait military support moves, including a reported $484m Kuwait sustainment package for C-17s. Aviation Payments: Kuwait Airways partnered with Deema to offer fee-free four-installment ticket payments from Aug 1, supporting the airline’s digital push. Markets: Regional stocks slid on tech weakness and the Iran-driven oil backdrop, while oil steadied after the latest strike wave.
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