AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGulf Security: UKMTO reported an incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces in the Gulf of Oman, urging heightened vigilance as attacks and blockade risks keep disrupting navigation near the Strait of Hormuz. US-Iran Escalation: Iran said it had a “peaceful night” with no new US strikes after 13 nights of attacks, while Washington weighs whether to intensify or keep “piece by piece” strikes amid ongoing regional alerts. Regional Military Signals: A Wall Street Journal report says Bahrain and Kuwait carried out covert airstrikes inside Iran earlier this month, with UAE intelligence and air cover support—an apparent step up from prior defensive postures. Maritime Coalition Talks: The US and UK plan a high-level London meeting to build an international coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman Domestic & Economy: Oman joined a global AI governance body as a founding member; it also highlighted UNESCO-backed heritage capacity-building for African countries, launched “Purple Saturday” for disability inclusion, and moved to strengthen real estate rules to boost investor confidence. Markets: MSX weekly local purchases topped OMR154mn, while Oman’s FDI stock rose 8.7% to OMR32.2bn in Q1 2026.
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