AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Negotiations: Iran says a deal with Oman on new shipping lanes is in “final stages,” but the waterway stays closed until the US meets Tehran’s conditions, including ending the naval blockade, lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, and paying compensation for war damage. US Pressure Tactics: Trump says Washington is “low-keying” talks and “semi-negotiating” while keeping economic and naval pressure on Iran; CENTCOM reports dozens of commercial ships diverted, with some boarded or disabled. Gaza Disarmament Standoff: Netanyahu rejects Trump’s US-backed 15-point Gaza roadmap, insisting Israel won’t withdraw until Hamas is “genuinely disarmed,” rejecting any “fictitious” disarmament. US-Israel Rift: A report says Washington is pushing to “close the three fronts” (Gaza, Lebanon, Iran), while Israel wants freedom to act against Iran and resists scaling back. Lebanon Security & Trade: Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces say they foiled an attempt to smuggle about 5,000 Captagon pills to Saudi Arabia. US Aid Linked to Hezbollah: A US bill proposes up to $200m a year for Lebanon’s security if Beirut advances Hezbollah disarmament and disrupts illicit financing and trafficking. Local Business Note: Solidere’s extension is set to be negotiated with the government.
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