AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Security: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command warned oil tankers to use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” as US-Iran indirect talks in Doha ended without a major breakthrough and shipping remains far below pre-conflict levels. Regional Defense Cooperation: CENTCOM held a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain (including Oman, Syria and Lebanon) to back air-defense coordination and protect commerce through Hormuz—prompting sharp Iranian criticism. Oman’s Role in De-escalation: Oman and the US are pushing alternatives to Iran’s toll demands, with reports of US offers to unfreeze Iranian assets in exchange for oversight of the strait. Diplomacy and Fallout: Iran began public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Oman condemned a Damascus café bombing and reiterated rejection of terrorism. Oman Domestic Watch: Oman’s Ministry of Labour says it hit 56.82% of its 2026 employment and training target in the first six months, and Oman Flour Mills expects about 9,000 tonnes of locally grown wheat this season. Business & Connectivity: SalamAir launched direct Muscat–Medan flights, and Oman Arab Bank marked a decade of payments modernization with Visa tokenization.
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