AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-Iran Talks Deadlock: The 60-day June MoU window ended Monday with Washington and Tehran further apart, as Trump ruled out any extension and repeated that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon,” while Iran said it won’t accept the terms and warned of escalation. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Iran says it’s working with Oman on a transit-route map and a joint statement, but Trump escalated rhetoric, threatening to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way,” while also claiming the strait is under U.S. control. Regional Fallout in Iraq’s Kurdistan: Iran’s FM warned of “false-flag ploys” after reports of drones hitting the office of KRG PM Masrour Barzani, with Tehran and Baghdad trading accusations. Economic Strain at Home: Iranian officials and Reuters reporting highlight fears of renewed economic pain and unrest if U.S. pressure tightens, as inflation and sanctions bite. Markets React to Oil Risk: Oil jumped past $91 amid Hormuz uncertainty, dragging sentiment and lifting volatility across equities and bonds. Diplomatic Push: UN chief Guterres urged both sides to resume talks, while Turkey’s Erdogan urged Trump to keep diplomacy open and offered Ankara’s support.
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