AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Escalation: The US expanded strikes on Iran, hitting targets farther north and disabling the Curacao-flagged tanker M/T Belma near Kharg Island after it ignored warnings; Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, while also claiming the Strait was closed “until further notice” after a warning shot hit a vessel using an unauthorized route. Oman’s Mediation Role: Multiple reports point to Oman as a key mediator in efforts to manage Hormuz traffic and prevent wider war, even as the US-Iran MoU unravels. Shipping Disruption: Traffic through Hormuz reportedly fell to near standstill; some firms avoided US-guided transits, and LNG prices in Asia jumped to the highest since late March as buyers scrambled for alternatives. Oman Domestic Moves: Oman opened the new Al Mughsail bridge and underpass for Khareef traffic, and delayed the 2026/27 school start by one week to support domestic tourism. Investment & Industry: Oman’s Future Fund/FFO unveiled $1.74bn in development projects, including Orion Solar’s 6GW solar cell and 3GW module manufacturing in Sohar. Social Policy Research: Sultan Qaboos University study highlights why child abuse reporting is often delayed, urging earlier intervention.
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