AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The US carried out a ninth straight day of strikes on Iran, with CENTCOM saying the aim is to “degrade” Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers exploded and were immobilised—raising fresh fears for global oil and inflation. Shipping & Costs: Analysts warn the Hormuz disruption is pushing firms into “crisis mode,” with diversions adding fuel and time, while the Red Sea remains another high-risk corridor as Houthis are reportedly positioned to disrupt trade. Lebanon Diplomacy: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, presenting a written plan to restore state control in the south, dismantle Hezbollah’s arsenal, and press for Israel’s withdrawal under a June framework. Regional Security Ripple: Reuters also flags the wider escalation—attacks on desalination and power infrastructure and renewed threats that could spread instability across the Gulf. Local Business Angle: Lebanon’s economy watchers will be watching how higher energy and shipping costs filter into prices and supply chains.
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