AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHormuz Escalation: Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz “US territory,” while Iran insists the waterway stays under Tehran’s authority; shipping traffic is reported to be grinding to a near standstill as attacks and a US naval blockade continue. Red Sea Tensions: Yemen’s Houthis vowed to keep targeting Saudi military sites and claimed a drone strike on an Aramco facility in Najran, as Saudi intensifies pressure on Houthi positions. US Military Readiness & Families: The USS George Washington is heading to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of deteriorating conditions and mental health concerns aboard the long-deployed carrier. Gaza Talks: Jared Kushner, Nickolay Mladenov and Tony Blair are set to visit Israel and Egypt to push forward the US-backed Gaza plan after Netanyahu stalls on Hamas disarmament. Iraq Security Planning: Iraqi sources say Prime Minister Ali al Zaydi ordered studies for a possible operation against Kataib Hezbollah’s Jurf al Sakhr stronghold, tied to a broader militia crackdown. FIFA Governance: Six Arab federations backed FIFA chief Gianni Infantino amid a revolt over his World Cup investment plan. Women’s Aid: UN urged donors not to cut funding for women’s programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, warning many groups may suspend or close.
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