AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHormuz Flashpoint: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a tanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of using an unauthorized route with its navigation systems off. The vessel’s identity, casualties and damage remain unclear. Diplomacy on Hold: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran’s seven-day proposal is still on the table: the strait could reopen on day six and US-Iran talks resume on day seven if Washington lifts its port blockade and oil sanctions and ends hostilities. Military Tensions: Parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister. He and other Iranian officials warn of a harsher response to any renewed US attack, while US President Donald Trump says Washington may soon “finish the job.” Russia’s Role: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due in Tehran for talks on bilateral ties and regional de-escalation, after Gulf states urged Moscow to press Iran to halt attacks and respect freedom of navigation.
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