AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGulf Security: Kuwait suspended flights after Iranian drones and missiles hit Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, injuring people and causing “significant” damage; authorities activated emergency plans and diverted aircraft while repairs and safety checks continue. US-Iran Tensions: The US said Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait either failed or were intercepted, while Washington also carried out strikes near Qeshm Island after the Gulf flare-up; oil prices jumped as diplomacy stalled. Lebanon Front: Hezbollah said it struck Israeli forces in al-Bayyada, including a command center and Merkava tanks, as Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues despite ceasefire talk. Regional Diplomacy: Iran reportedly stopped communicating with mediators on a ceasefire extension, though Trump insisted talks are ongoing “continuously.” Iraq Power & Governance: Iraq added about 1,200MW via Turkey and the Kurdistan Region to ease summer electricity shortages, while factions move to place weapons under state monopoly control. Finance & Economy: Oman Arab Bank marked a successful $400m AT1 bond listing on the LSE; EBRD cut Türkiye’s growth forecast for 2026-27 citing energy costs and Middle East conflict risks.
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