AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation Over Hormuz: The US launched a third round of strikes on Iran after an IRGC attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy, with CENTCOM saying it hit about 140 targets tied to missiles, drones, communications and coastal surveillance; Iran then reclosed the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice,” claiming a warning shot stopped a vessel using an unauthorized route. Kuwait Under Missile-Drone Pressure: Kuwait reported intercepting hostile aerial targets in its airspace as Iran’s strikes targeted US-linked sites in the region; Kuwait’s foreign ministry condemned the attacks as a grave violation of sovereignty and warned it would take necessary measures to protect security. Gulf Air Defences Respond: Qatar said three people, including a child, were injured by falling debris after interceptions; Bahrain and the UAE also reported sirens and missile-drone interceptions, while Jordan said missiles landed without casualties. Diplomacy vs. Firepower: Pakistan urged restraint and de-escalation in calls with Iran, while Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned the US to honor commitments under the June MoU, as mediators struggle to keep negotiations alive. Human Impact at Sea: India’s MEA said 10 of 11 Indians on the attacked vessel were rescued and one remains missing, as Oman and regional authorities coordinated search and rescue.
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