AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Security: Jordan says it intercepted and destroyed five Iranian missiles launched toward U.S. and regional targets, as Washington reported it also stopped an “attempted surprise attack” and carried out joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed sites in Iraq. Oil & Trade: The renewed escalation pushed Brent up again (around the mid-$80s), reviving worries for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and wider Gulf trade. Diplomacy on Hormuz: Oman’s proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz—based on voluntary fees—was rejected by Tehran, which insists on control of key lanes. Regional Politics: Pakistan and Jordan condemned Israeli settler incursions at Al-Aqsa and urged urgent international action, including a proposed emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic countries. Local Business/Finance Watch: With regional tensions back in focus, Jordanian firms tied to energy, logistics, and cross-border trade may face renewed cost pressure as markets react.
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