AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHormuz Crisis Deepens: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again after a warning shot hit a vessel it claims ignored approved routes, while the U.S. says it has launched a third round of strikes this week targeting about 140 Iranian military sites to reduce attacks on civilian shipping. Gulf Retaliation & Alerts: Iran retaliated by striking U.S.-linked bases and targets across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan; Gulf states reported interceptions, sirens, and damage, with Qatar saying three people were injured by shrapnel after air defenses intercepted drones and missiles. Jordan Hit: Jordan says three Iranian missiles landed inside the kingdom with no casualties, and air defenses intercepted other projectiles. Shipping Still Moving (Sort Of): A maritime advisory group says the southern route along Oman remains open for transit despite Iran’s closure declaration, though the threat level is still “severe” and mariners face mine and mine-like hazards. Diplomacy Under Strain: Iran and Oman agreed to keep consultations on Hormuz navigation, while Pakistan’s foreign minister urged restraint in calls with Iran’s top diplomat as the U.S.-Iran MoU faces collapse. Regional Condemnations: Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and others condemned Iran’s attacks as violations of sovereignty and international law.
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