AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIsrael-Hezbollah Ceasefire Talks: Fighting continued despite a partial ceasefire claim by Trump, as diplomats met in Washington and Rubio said Hezbollah is the main obstacle to a deal; Hezbollah rejected any “partial” arrangement and warned of deeper retaliation. US-Iran Diplomacy Under Scrutiny: Trump insisted Iran talks are still moving “rapidly” after Iranian media said negotiations were suspended; Rubio told senators Iran must accept “severe and long-term” nuclear limits and that technical work could take months, with no sanctions relief without nuclear concessions. Sanctions Pressure on Iran: The US sanctioned Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and three others, alleging they support sanctions evasion. Red Sea Shipping Warning: An Iranian intelligence official warned Iran could block the Bab al-Mandab Strait if strikes continue, echoing the Strait of Hormuz pressure. UAE Nuclear Attack: IAEA chief Grossi said the May 17 drone strike on the Barakah plant was “carefully targeted” and could have caused a major incident. Regional Fallout on Costs: Pakistan business confidence fell sharply amid Middle East tensions, while gold prices rose locally as investors weighed the conflict and shifting rate expectations.
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