AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGulf Escalation: Iran says it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, while missiles also hit the Al-Azraq base in Jordan; oil prices pushed above $100 as both sides trade claims and deny damage. Maritime Tech & Security: Iran claims it captured a US Dive-LD underwater drone and could reverse-engineer it, as the US says the device malfunctioned and was older. UK–Israel Diplomatic Fallout: Britain insists intelligence sharing with Israel will continue despite sanctions backlash, even as Israel orders closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and bans UK-based aid groups from operating in the occupied territories. Settlement Trade Sanctions: Pakistan and other Arab and Muslim states welcomed the UK ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, urging wider action under international law. Regional Defense Pact Watch: Pakistan warns that Houthi spillover into Saudi Arabia could activate the Makkah Defence Alliance. Culture & Society: Sharjah’s Narrative Forum opened in Amman, spotlighting the short story’s future and reception across Arab literature.
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