AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Flashpoint: US-Iran tensions surged again as Iran warned of “heavy assault” on US bases if attacks hit Iranian tankers, after the US said it struck two Iranian “unladen” tankers in the Gulf of Oman and a ship was reported seized near the UAE and taken toward Iranian waters. Diplomacy Under Pressure: In Beijing, Trump and Xi said they want the Strait of Hormuz kept open and Iran barred from nuclear weapons, while China urged there’s “no point in continuing” the war and called for reopening shipping lanes. Oman Waters Hit: An Indian-flagged cargo vessel sank off Oman after an attack; all 14 crew were rescued by Oman’s coast guard, and India called the targeting of civilian shipping “unacceptable.” Market Watch: Oil prices edged up as fears of seizures and attacks persisted, even as reports said some vessels were transiting. Oman Business Angle: Nama plans major 2026 renewable and desalination procurement, including new wind and solar IPPs and water projects.
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