AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” as IRGC special forces reportedly monitor vessels along the Persian Gulf coastline and seek shipping schedules via Oman. US-Iran Diplomacy: Indirect talks in Doha ended with “positive progress” on interim MoU items, but no lasting peace breakthrough; the next round is expected after Khamenei funeral processions. Oil Prices Watch: With Hormuz flows partially resuming, Brent and WTI edged up before the US holiday, while Citi warned Brent could fall to $60 as shipping normalizes and physical markets weaken. Gulf Supply Signals: Kuwait boosted crude output sharply in June to about 1.65m bpd, and Saudi exports rebounded toward pre-war levels. UAE Economy: The UAE’s non-oil private sector posted its weakest June in five years, with employment contracting as Iran-war fallout hits demand. Iraq Anti-Corruption: Iraq’s PM ordered intensified anti-corruption enforcement, including targeting economic crime networks and recovering public funds. Nuclear Oversight: The IAEA said enriched uranium stockpiles are likely still at Iran’s nuclear sites, but inspectors need renewed access after strikes.
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