AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Strikes: The US completed its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting military operations, maritime assets, drone storage and logistics, while Washington says the Strait of Hormuz remains open and has helped move about 900 ships and 450 million barrels since early May. Red Sea Shipping Risk: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis escalated the pressure by threatening a naval blockade of Saudi ports; three Saudi crude tankers reportedly made U-turns in the Red Sea toward the Suez Canal, adding fresh supply risk. Oil & Gold: Brent pushed near $93 and WTI above $86 on renewed supply fears; gold hit a two-week high as investors weighed Middle East friction and rate outlook. Diplomacy Under Strain: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN the US is open to talks but says Iran is “not serious,” warning against any precedent of a state controlling an international waterway. Saudi Nuclear Deal: Trump approved a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia that could allow uranium enrichment after feasibility work, with Congress review expected. Regional Energy Impact: Reuters warns Asian refiners may struggle to ramp up in August as Gulf crude exports face delays, while UN agencies warn energy shocks could worsen hunger.
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