AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHormuz Flashpoint: The US struck about 80 targets in Iran after ships transited the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran coordination, damaging tankers and further fraying the June MoU; Trump then declared the interim ceasefire “over,” while Washington now demands Iran publicly confirm the strait is open and ships won’t be attacked. Kuwait in the Crosshairs: Iran’s IRGC retaliated with missile and drone strikes on US-linked bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, with sirens reported and Kuwait named among targeted locations. Shipping & Insurance Pressure: War-risk insurance demand for Hormuz voyages reportedly fell as ship-owners reassessed routes, while tanker traffic slowed and some vessels reportedly sailed with transponders off. Diplomacy Under Strain: US officials cite internal power struggles in Tehran and a “rogue” hard-line faction complicating talks, as mediators push to salvage negotiations. Regional Security Talks: NATO and Gulf partners discussed strengthening Hormuz maritime security and defense-industrial cooperation, with Kuwait and Bahrain highlighted. Local Business Note: BBK launched its “NextGen by BBK” university internship programme for 55 students, boosting talent pipelines for the banking sector.
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