AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The Pentagon says it has resumed strikes inside Iran, targeting IRGC assets after attempted attacks on commercial shipping and U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz, following a weekend Larak Island strike and Iran missile fire at U.S. sites in Jordan that the UAE says it intercepted. Diplomacy vs. Retaliation: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told the SCO in Bishkek that Tehran will “immediately reciprocate” if Washington returns to the June MoU, while also warning against renewed U.S. pressure. Russia-Iran Alignment: Putin pledged “necessary assistance” to Iran and highlighted continued trade momentum, as both leaders frame the conflict as resistance to U.S. “unilateralism.” Sanctions Pressure: U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent signaled new bank sanctions aimed at institutions tied to the IRGC, warning of broader financial isolation. Regional Pressure Points: Oman pushed back on Iran’s claims about Hormuz talks, and Iran urged citizens to cut fuel use amid a U.S. naval blockade disrupting imports. Domestic Messaging: Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of military response if the blockade intensifies and claimed the Strait’s “southern route” will not be allowed.
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