AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Oman’s FM Badr Albusaidi said Muscat opposes transit fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz but is open to charging for maritime services like safety, environmental protection, and emergency response, as Iran and Oman push a new navigation framework. US-Iran Doha Talks: Trump said Iran requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, with envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff heading there, but Tehran insists no US negotiations are scheduled, sending only a technical delegation instead—leaving the 60-day interim ceasefire implementation fragile. Hormuz Control & Demining: Iran reiterated that demining and mine-related hazards are primarily its responsibility under the US-Iran MoU, while Iran’s lawmakers and officials warn the strait is sovereignly managed by Tehran, rejecting outside interference. Oman-France Partnership: Sultan Haitham’s Paris visit included a logistics and infrastructure push, including a framework deal for a new Sohar terminal with CMA CGM and Asyad, plus major energy cooperation such as EDF-led pumped hydro storage. Domestic Policy & Economy: Oman dropped an HIV certificate requirement for Filipinos under visa-free entry, and Al Mouj Muscat said an independent study estimates about $2.3bn contribution to Oman’s GDP over 20 years.
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