AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUNGA Standoff: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant UN speech, calling the U.S. “terrorism,” insisting Tehran will never “bend at the knee,” and warning the Strait of Hormuz won’t be used against Iran. U.S.-Iran Diplomacy: Despite talk of a phased path—reopening Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade—sources say trust remains the main obstacle after a prior MOU collapsed. Aviation Pressure: The UAE suspended all flights by Iranian airlines to and from the country, citing new U.S. sanctions; Iran also reported flight disruptions after Turkmenistan denied airspace access. Regional Escalation Warning: Iran warned a renewed U.S.-Israel attack could widen the war toward the Indian Ocean. Oil and Markets: Oil jumped toward $108 as Hormuz deal hopes faded and strikes in the region continued, while U.S. Treasury yields surged. Legal Challenge: Iranian Americans filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the war, arguing Trump’s actions violate war-powers limits and harm families. Lebanon Outreach: Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam met Pezeshkian and urged a “new chapter” with Iran, including nominating a new ambassador.
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