AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Flashpoint: The US and Iran traded fresh fire as CENTCOM said it struck Iranian coastal defense, missile and drone sites and then resumed a naval blockade on vessels heading to and from Iranian ports, while Iran’s state-linked outlets reported explosions near Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Qeshm. Trump Escalation Threats: Trump told Fox News strikes will continue “until I say it’s enough,” warning that next week the US will target Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to talks. New US Tactics: The US also reported its first combat use of sea drones (unmanned surface vessels) hitting the Bandar Abbas naval base. Regional Retaliation: Iran claimed drone attacks on the Azraq base in Jordan and said it hit US-linked assets in Bahrain and Kuwait, as Kuwait reported intercepting missiles and drones and said a naval ship was hit. Shipping and Markets: Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels continued to raise fears for energy flows, with oil prices jumping as the blockade returns. Diplomacy and Pressure: The US Treasury issued a general license for limited Hormuz wind-down activity while imposing new sanctions, and India protested after an attack killed an Indian sailor.
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