AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Maritime Flashpoint: The US began strikes on Iran after an Apache helicopter crash blamed on Tehran, while Trump later cancelled planned strikes saying a deal is near—yet attacks on merchant shipping off Oman continued, including the disabling of MT Jalveer (20 Indian crew evacuated) after earlier strikes on MT Settebello (three Indians killed) and MT Marivex. Diplomatic Fallout for Oman: India summoned the US chargé d’affaires and protested the attacks, while Oman’s role is also under pressure in reporting that Washington wants Muscat to cut ties with Iran over alleged Strait of Hormuz tolling. Shipping Status Watch: Despite competing claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed or open, CENTCOM says commercial transit remains available, though traffic is far below normal. Global Pressure on Safety: The UN maritime chief condemned the Settebello strike and called for a transparent investigation. Oman Business & Markets: Oman’s FSA approved OMIFCO’s IPO prospectus (subscription June 16-25), and OCCI met an IMF team to discuss growth and non-oil opportunities for 2026-27. Duqm Industrial Push: FMC-Ferrometalco plans a steel fabrication facility in SEZAD, while Duqm internship updates and OPAZ activity highlight continued investment momentum.
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