AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoLebanon-US Talks & Ceasefire Mechanics: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set for a White House visit with Donald Trump, as the US says “pilot zone” deployments by the Lebanese army have started in three southern villages, testing the framework for an eventual Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. Regional Energy Shock: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis announced a maritime blockade on Saudi shipping via Bab el-Mandeb, warning of a new threat to Red Sea trade and global fuel flows, as US-Iran strikes keep escalating around the Strait of Hormuz. US-Iran Escalation: The US launched its 10th straight night of strikes on Iran, citing attacks on capabilities used against commercial shipping; Iran says it is in “full-scale war,” while casualties and fears for Gulf stability mount. Hamas Leadership Shift: Hamas named Khalil al-Hayya as its overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar, with analysts saying the move could harden the group’s stance amid ongoing Gaza conditions and disarmament pressure. Lebanon’s War Cost on Food & Farms: In southern Lebanon, farmers report fields, wells and solar projects destroyed, with agriculture taking a major hit as access to border lands remains blocked.
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