AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched “self-defense” strikes on Iran after Trump blamed Tehran for downing a U.S. Army Apache near the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM said it hit air-defense, radar, and ground-control sites, while a drone boat rescued the two pilots. Regional Fallout: Iran and the IRGC retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases and assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan; Jordan said it intercepted five missiles toward Azraq, and Bahrain reported intercepts and destroyed incoming threats. Diplomacy Under Strain: China urged both sides to stop escalating and return to restraint, as reports said US-Iran nuclear talks had made progress on key issues before the flare-up. Tehran’s Narrative: Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes as a UN Charter violation and said it would not hesitate to exercise self-defense, while officials also attacked US claims over the helicopter incident. Domestic/Regional Politics: Iran’s parliament speaker signaled deeper ties with China, and Iran’s sports ministry criticized World Cup visa denials and warned it would halt matches over offensive flags or symbols. Markets: Gulf and Asian markets slid on renewed hostilities, with oil and gold moving sharply on the risk outlook.
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