AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGaza Flotilla Fallout: Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video of Gaza-bound activists detained after their interception—kneeling with hands bound—triggering global outrage; Italy, Spain, France, Ireland and the EU summoned Israeli ambassadors and demanded immediate releases, while Netanyahu and Saar distanced themselves from the footage. Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority defined a controlled transit zone and requires coordination and permits, as supertankers begin moving again and Trump signals he may wait days for “the right answers” on a US-Iran deal. US-Iran Talks, Israel Pushback: Reports say Trump and Netanyahu had a tense call over whether to strike or negotiate; Iran says it’s reviewing US views while Pakistan’s mediators keep shuttling messages. Energy Shock Management: A PwC report says the UAE and Saudi Arabia absorbed disruption better via alternative routes, even as the Strait’s instability continues to rattle markets. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan’s interior minister again visited Tehran to keep talks alive.
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