AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US expanded strikes early Friday, hitting bridges and collapsing a tower near Iran’s ports as the interim ceasefire collapses and Hormuz fears return. Iran says the overnight attacks killed 8 and injured 20, while also acknowledging strikes on power infrastructure and urging electricity conservation. Gulf Fallout: Iran’s missile and drone attacks were reported by Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait accusing Tehran of damaging a power and water desalination plant and activating emergency plans. Retaliation Claims: Iran’s IRGC claimed coordinated attacks on US facilities in Qatar, Oman and Syria, including Al Udeid, but details remain unverified. Markets & Energy: Oil rose above $85 amid supply-route anxiety, while gold headed for its biggest weekly drop in six weeks; chip stocks dragged global markets lower. Diplomacy & Rights: Iran summoned the UK envoy over the IRGC “terrorist” designation and urged the UN rights chief to condemn US strikes on civilian infrastructure. Local Impact: Iran rerouted rail services after infrastructure damage near Bandar Abbas and warned citizens to cut AC use to protect the grid. Sports: Mahsa Shakibaei won Iran’s first Asian cadet girls’ judo gold.
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