AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran De-escalation: Trump has paused plans for a major escalation against Iran after advisers warned that renewed large-scale strikes could dangerously drain Patriot interceptor stocks and worsen regional instability. Kuwait Clarifies Stance: Kuwait denied a Wall Street Journal claim that it joined Bahrain in bombing Iran, saying it has not allowed its territory, airspace or waters for offensive operations. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: Kuwait condemned repeated Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, including an attack on Saudi vessel NCC MASA, calling it a breach of international law and a threat to global trade. Gulf Trade Disruption Watch: Qatar fully resumed maritime navigation for all vessel types after a two-week suspension tied to security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait-Iraq Connectivity: Abdaly border crossing reopened after a drone attack caused damage, restoring a key passenger and trade route. Energy Investment: KPC signed a record $16bn lease-and-leaseback deal for Kuwait’s Shaheen oil pipeline network with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR, expected to bring about $7.85bn upfront to KOC.
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