AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US and Iran exchanged strikes again after weeks of relative quiet, with Iran claiming attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the US saying it hit IRGC targets; oil jumped as Trump warned of further retaliation. Sanctions & Nuclear Showdown: France pushed for a UN Security Council vote to renew the Iran sanctions-monitoring panel, setting up a likely clash with Russia and China, while Iran’s own nuclear debate intensified over enrichment costs. Israel-Palestinian Violence: In occupied East Jerusalem, Israeli forces and settlers intensified actions at Al-Aqsa, with thousands of settler incursions reported; in the West Bank, homes were razed amid continued attacks. Lebanon-Syria Front: Syria said it remains committed to US-mediated talks with Israel despite ongoing Israeli incursions and detentions. Regional Defense Deals: Greece and Israel signed major air-defense agreements (“Achilles Shield”), while Germany tested Israel’s Lora missile system and plans to extend range. China-Egypt Pivot: Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for talks with Sisi, as analysts say Egypt will stress strategic autonomy amid US-Iran sanctions pressure. Afghanistan Rights: A new report highlights Taliban repression, especially bans on girls’ education and women’s work, alongside continued anti-Taliban resistance.
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