AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGulf Security Shock: Kuwait says it is responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks, with sirens sounding across the country and air defences intercepting hostile aerial targets; AP reports Iran also hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, raising fears for vital drinking-water supplies. US-Iran Escalation: The ceasefire is effectively off as the US launches its sixth straight night of strikes on Iran, including bridges and port infrastructure, while Iran retaliates by targeting US bases and assets across the Gulf, including claims of strikes on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. Hormuz Shipping Under Strain: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again after a warning shot hit a vessel using an unauthorized route, while the US boards ships to enforce a renewed blockade—keeping oil markets jittery and travel plans uncertain. Regional Alerts: Bahrain and Qatar issued security alerts as Kuwait faced incoming fire, underscoring how quickly the crisis is spreading beyond Iran. Diplomacy Pressure: China and Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to stop fighting and return to talks, even as both sides trade threats over infrastructure.
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