AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGulf Energy Shock: The US and Iran traded fresh strikes after Trump declared the June memorandum “over,” with Washington hitting dozens of Iranian targets and Iran retaliating by targeting US-allied bases and striking Kuwait and Qatar, raising fears of renewed disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping and oil flows. US Demands Hormuz Pledge: Senior US officials say Washington wants Iran to publicly confirm the strait is open and that ships won’t be attacked, while Iran argues it should control navigation and even proposes transit fees. Kuwait in the Crosshairs: Kuwait reported missile/drone impacts and warned against escalation as sirens and debris incidents were reported across the region. Legal Trade Push: Kuwait’s UN delegation wrapped up UNCITRAL talks, backing updates to international dispute-settlement frameworks and moving toward an advisory centre for cross-border mediation. UN Diplomacy: India’s Jaishankar is set to launch India’s 2028-29 UN Security Council bid after a Gulf tour that included Kuwait, as regional tensions remain a top agenda item. Local Business & Finance: BBK launched its “NextGen by BBK” internship programme for 55 students, while Kuwait’s interior and commerce authorities continue tightening surveillance and e-commerce oversight.
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