AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGulf Escalation: Iran warned the US of “economic warfare” and said it fired an advanced missile at US warships as it prepares a new Persian Gulf “exclusion/restricted zone,” threatening sanctions on vessels and mapping a new Hormuz corridor; Energy Shock: Brent pushed near $97–$98 a barrel on tanker attacks and Hormuz traffic slowdown, while gold hovered around $4,400 as markets weigh inflation and Fed odds; US Politics & Costs: Trump again promised gas could fall below $2 after “winning” the Iran war, while Sen. Mark Warner called it a “war of choice” already costing Americans $100 billion and rising fast; Domestic Pressure in Iran: Iran doubled petrol prices for heavy users above 110 litres, adding new strain amid currency weakness; Diplomatic Fallout: Iran’s foreign ministry hit Canada for backing US pressure over “destabilising” claims, and warned South Korea against any Hormuz military role; Human Impact: US sanctions are also disrupting Iranian students’ access to English exams like TOEFL, while a widow says benefits were denied because the conflict was labeled “not technically a war.”
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