AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAirport Attack Fallout: Iran-linked drone strikes hit Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1, killing one and injuring 63, prompting Kuwait to briefly shut the airport and suspend flights before partial resumption; Kuwait’s PM inspected damage and officials released early footage of the impact. Competing Claims: Iran’s IRGC denied responsibility, blaming a malfunctioning US Patriot interceptor, while CENTCOM called the attack “deliberate” and said US forces carried out self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island. Diplomatic & Consular Response: India’s ambassador visited the mortuary and injured nationals, while Kuwait reiterated it did not use its territory or airspace to attack others. Regional Reactions: UN chief Guterres urged restraint as multiple governments condemned the strikes, and Kuwait summoned/expelled Iranian diplomats and reduced embassy staffing. Travel Disruptions: IndiGo suspended Kuwait flights due to airspace closure; other carriers adjusted operations. US Politics Spillover: The US House voted 215–208 to curb Trump’s war powers on Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats, as talks remain stalled and Trump says a deal could come “over the weekend.” Oil & Security Mood: Oil prices dipped after Lebanon-Israel ceasefire hopes, but Gulf tensions kept markets jumpy.
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