AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out another wave of strikes on Iran, hitting about 90 military targets along the coastline as Trump said the ceasefire is “over,” while Iran retaliated by targeting US-linked bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and warned of wider responses. Strait of Hormuz Risk: The renewed fighting has again raised fears for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Gulf states sounding alerts and mediators Qatar and Pakistan urging restraint. Khamenei Funeral & Succession: Iran buried Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after mass mourning across Iraq and Iran, as questions linger over his successor Mojtaba’s public role. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s PM and foreign minister condemned attacks on commercial vessels and urged all sides to stick to the MoU framework. Syria Policy Shift: Trump told Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa he will remove Syria from the US state-sponsor of terrorism list, opening the door to investment and easing sanctions. Culture & Heritage: Egypt announced major Byzantine-era discoveries at Dakhla Oasis and Marina el-Alamein, while Qatar will be guest of honour at Jordan’s Jerash Festival, spotlighting poetry and intangible heritage. Society & Law: A German court ordered pre-trial detention of two Iraqis accused of Islamic State involvement.
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