AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHormuz Pressure on Muscat: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent says Oman has assured Washington there are “no plans” to toll the Strait of Hormuz, after US warnings that any facilitation would trigger sanctions. US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: A tentative 60-day MoU to extend the truce and reopen Hormuz shipping is reported, but it still hinges on President Trump’s final approval as both sides trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Regional Fallout: Iran condemns US threats against Oman as “blackmail,” while the UAE’s foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah denounces Iran’s “terrorist attacks” on Kuwait amid renewed missile/drone alerts. Shipping Reality Check: Despite a slight uptick, daily Strait of Hormuz transits remain far below pre-war levels, and nearly 2,000 vessels are reportedly waiting to exit the Gulf. Oman Domestic Watch: Oman’s heat hit 47.5°C in Al Rustaq, and a local expert warns food security depends as much on logistics and cold storage as on production. Economy/Industry: Mazoon Copper Project earthworks are completed, moving the project toward an accelerated 2027 launch.
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