AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKuwait–Iran Diplomatic Protest: Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iran’s ambassador over the Kaifan tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait’s electricity and water ministry said fires at power facilities were contained and repair plans are underway. Regional Energy Security: The US carried out a 12th straight night of strikes on Iran, as Trump warned Washington will destroy one bridge or power plant for each ship attack in Hormuz; Iran and its allies also escalated strikes, with Kuwait reporting intercepted drone threats. Red Sea Shipping Shock: Yemen’s Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers (Encelia and Layla), raising fears of a second chokepoint alongside Hormuz disruption; oil prices jumped toward six-week highs on supply concerns. Kuwait–Oman Oil Ties: Kuwait’s Oil Minister and KPC chairman Tareq Al-Roumi met Oman’s ambassador to reaffirm cooperation in oil and energy. Kuwait–Czech Trade Talks: Commerce and Industry Minister Osama Boodai met the Czech ambassador to explore expanding cooperation in priority trade and economic sectors. Industry & Business: OPPEIN said it is expanding cabinetry showrooms across GCC including Kuwait, while Kuwait’s DIB reported a 10% H1 2026 revenue rise.
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