AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out airstrikes hitting about 90 Iranian military targets, while Iran retaliated by targeting US-allied bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, as sirens sounded across the region and fears rose that a fragile ceasefire is slipping further. Hormuz Disruption: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to near standstill, with only a couple of tankers transiting early Thursday, while oil prices edged up on renewed supply-risk concerns. Khamenei Burial Amid War: Iran buried former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as mass mourning unfolded, even as the US-Iran exchange of strikes continued. Qatar-Led Mediation: Qatar, alongside Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, pushed calls with Washington and Tehran to de-escalate and set up another round of technical talks, with officials saying negotiations are still ongoing. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s mediation and calls for calm were echoed in contacts with Saudi officials, as Gulf states condemned attacks and urged restraint. Domestic Qatar Update: Qatar’s MoI urged motorists to pay traffic fines on time, warning that older unpaid fines may be referred to prosecutors, while a 50% discount remains available for timely payment.
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