AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoStrait of Hormuz Crisis: The US launched its third straight night of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade and floated a 20% cargo toll, saying Washington will act as “guardian” of the waterway; Iran counters that the Strait is closed and claims the US-Iran memorandum has “effectively ended,” while both sides trade missile and drone attacks that are rattling shipping and oil markets. Oman in the Middle: Reports say Iranian attacks hit sites in Oman and that Oman is involved in talks on Hormuz management, as regional states condemn strikes and warn of escalation. Maritime Safety in Oman: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said 23 crew were rescued after a vessel incident off Musandam, with search continuing for a missing sailor. Gulf Trade Pressure: Separate reports say Saudi banks have delayed payments to UAE accounts amid political tensions, adding another layer of strain to regional business. Sports: Former Ghana midfielder Kwame Bonsu has joined Omani club Al Shabab for the 2026/27 season. Weather: NCM forecasts partly cloudy conditions with a chance of fog in some western coastal areas.
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