AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US expanded its air campaign on Iran for a sixth straight night, hitting bridges, an airport/rail targets and other infrastructure, while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones across the Gulf, including strikes tied to US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Kuwait Impact: Kuwait said Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, sparking damage and a fire—an issue for a country where most drinking water is desalinated. Hormuz Pressure on Energy: With Strait of Hormuz traffic again disrupted, oil prices rose toward a steep weekly gain as traders priced in supply risk and higher war-risk costs. Regional Spillover: Qatar warned residents after missile threats, and the US said it boarded a vessel to enforce a renewed naval blockade while redirecting or disabling ships attempting to run it. Local Business Angle: Kuwait’s private sector is already feeling the squeeze from higher costs and weaker demand tied to the wider Gulf disruption. Finance/Markets: A Reuters poll warned most Gulf economies could contract more sharply this year before rebounding in 2027, with Kuwait among the hardest hit. Legal/Trade: Separately, India’s Delhi High Court set aside visa/passport/consular services tenders covering Kuwait and other missions, ordering fresh bids.
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