AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Control: Iran’s top military command says it is exercising “full authority” over Hormuz traffic, requiring all ships to use designated routes and get IRGC Navy permission, warning foreign naval forces against interfering. US Blockade Enforcement: The US disabled a Gambia-flagged vessel, the Lian Star, with a Hellfire missile after “more than 20 warnings,” saying it was violating the blockade; CENTCOM says multiple ships have been redirected or disabled. Deal Signals, Dispute Over Money: Iran’s state media claims a draft MoU would release $12b in frozen assets within 60 days, while US officials and Iranian sources dispute key details, including whether any funds would be exchanged. Nuclear Red Lines & War Readiness: Trump and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stress any deal must include Iran never developing nuclear weapons, while the US says it is “more than capable” of resuming strikes if talks fail. Sanctions Pressure: Washington announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemical networks, alongside reports of further crypto seizures tied to Iran. Regional Fallout: In Iraq, pressure is growing on Iran-backed militias to hand over weapons to state authorities, as Baghdad pushes for “state control.”
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