AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Nuclear Focus: Trump doubled down that stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is Washington’s “number one goal,” even as the 60-day MoU deadline expired and talks stayed deadlocked. Oman Threats & Strait of Hormuz: He warned Oman that if it “gets in the way” of US-led efforts, the US will “bomb” it—while Iran says it’s working with Oman on a shipping/transit arrangement to manage Hormuz traffic. Deadlock After MoU Expiry: With no final deal in sight, Iran says the deadline is no longer relevant due to US violations, and warns it could escalate if the blockade isn’t eased. Kurdistan Drone Strike: Two Iranian drones hit the office of Iraqi Kurdistan PM Masrour Barzani and the home of the region’s intelligence chief in Erbil; no casualties reported. Escalation Signals: Iran’s IRGC rejected claims of a US backchannel, while Iran’s army offered a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers (double for women). Human Rights & Media Crackdown: Iran backed a bill criminalizing contact with “hostile” foreign media, with prison terms up to two years. UN Anti-Drug Push: UNODC support for Iran’s anti-drug crackdown continued despite scrutiny over executions and trial fairness.
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