AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Ceasefire Talks: Negotiators are reportedly close to a 60-day MoU to extend the truce and restart nuclear talks, but it still hinges on President Trump’s approval and Iran has not confirmed the text. Kuwait on the Front Line: Kuwait said it intercepted missile and drone threats amid the renewed exchanges, after Iran accused the US of striking near Bandar Abbas and targeted a US air base. Strait of Hormuz Logistics: The proposed framework would keep Hormuz transit “unrestricted” and bar tolls, with Iran removing mines within 30 days—yet the shipping backlog is already massive, with nearly 2,000 vessels waiting to exit the Gulf. Energy Market Spillover: Oil prices swung on deal headlines and renewed strikes; TotalEnergies warned trade may not return to the old model even if Hormuz reopens. Regional Diplomacy: Vietnam and Thailand finance ministers met as they mark 50 years of ties, discussing reforms and investment plans. Culture & Media: AFAC and Netflix MENA opened applications for Women in Film, including Kuwait-based participants.
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