AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOman–Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says Tehran and Muscat are working on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing it’s separate from any decision to reopen the strait and that reopening depends on US conditions. US–Iran Standoff: Trump again floated making Hormuz a “territory of the United States,” while Iran’s deputy FM and army chief Amir Hatami rejected the claim, warning the strait will remain Iranian and that US forces are barred from the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Hormuz. Escalation Signals: Iran announced a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers (doubling for women) as the US-Iran MoU nears expiry with talks stalled. Regional Pressure: Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan held calls with Qatari and Omani counterparts to coordinate on regional developments and stability. Oman Governance & Markets: Oman’s capital market rules were updated to modernize regulation, strengthen investor protection, and expand fund types, while Oman also continues monitoring coastal impacts from regional oil spill risks. Local Life: Oman participated in the Istanbul Arab Book Fair, and OQ’s Serdal programme wrapped up leadership training for 188 students.
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