AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran to “swiftly punish” the IRGC after two American service members were killed in Jordan; CENTCOM says the eighth straight night targeted coastal surveillance, air defenses, maritime capabilities and missile/drone storage. Iran Hits Kuwait Bases: Iran’s army claims it struck US facilities in Kuwait with suicide drones, targeting Camp Udairi and Ali Al Salem radar/air surveillance systems. Kuwait on Alert: Kuwait activated air defenses as sirens sounded, warning civilians to follow safety guidance; reports also cite damage and injuries tied to attacks on vital infrastructure. Regional Condemnations: GCC and EU leaders condemned attacks on commercial shipping and regional states, reiterating freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and Travel Impact: Oil jumped toward $88 as markets priced higher risk; Gulf airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Kuwait amid security warnings. Local Safety: Kuwait authorities seized 3.2 tons of rotten fish at the waterfront market, ordering destruction and legal action. Business Note: NIC won Euromoney’s 2026 Kuwait equity banking award.
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