AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned ships not authorized to cross the Strait of Hormuz will be “dealt with,” as Tehran pushes a route and fee model while the U.S. calls the strait international waters. Oil Markets Ease: With the 60-day Iran-US MoU in place, oil prices slid back toward pre-war levels and tanker traffic through Hormuz has risen, including crude, LNG and fertilizer shipments. Rubio Calms Gulf Allies: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf officials in Bahrain that any deal must protect allies and that charging for international waterways is “unacceptable,” while technical talks are set to move ahead. Nuclear Inspections Fight: Iran says access to bombed nuclear sites and materials will be handled only under a final U.S. deal, after the IAEA chief said inspections will take place. U.S. War Cost Debate: A CSIS analysis put the Iran war’s cost to the U.S. at about $40 billion, adding to political pressure as Washington seeks more funding. Ashura Amid War: Millions in Iran and abroad marked Ashura, with mourning rituals taking place against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in the region.
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