AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Security: India told the UN that targeting commercial shipping and endangering civilian crews is “unacceptable,” after an India-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman on May 13; Maritime Disruption: Bloomberg says a giant tanker resumed its voyage after US detention, while traffic through Hormuz has reportedly fallen sharply and dozens of ships have been attacked; Iran’s Next Move: Iran is preparing a controlled shipping system for Hormuz and is also looking at charging for subsea cable use—raising fresh questions about freedom of navigation; UAE Energy Diversification: The UAE is fast-tracking a West–East crude pipeline to double export capacity via Fujairah by 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on Hormuz; Oman Business Pulse: Muscat’s stock index slipped below 8,000 points last week amid regional geopolitical jitters and oil-price swings, while Sohar Titanium began operating its first electric arc furnace at Sohar Freezone.
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