AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Pressure Escalates: The US Treasury has sanctioned 12 people and entities over alleged IRGC-linked oil shipments to China, including firms in Hong Kong, the UAE and Oman, as Trump warns the Iran ceasefire is “on life support.” Hormuz Tightens the Screws: Iran says it has introduced a permit-and-toll style system for Strait of Hormuz passage, while Iran also claims it has deployed mini submarines to guard the waterway—keeping supply fears front and centre. Oil Markets React: Brent and WTI rose in early trade as talks look fragile, with analysts pointing to prices staying above $100 while physical flows remain restricted. Regional Business Ripples: ADNOC Drilling says its rig count has reached 30 across Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain via an expanded JV, while Oman’s logistics and border routes are seeing new demand as shipping lanes stay impaired. Markets Under Strain: India’s Sensex and Nifty slid sharply, with crude and currency pressure wiping out trillions in investor wealth.
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