AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran and Energy: Oil prices fell as Donald Trump signaled a pause in strikes on Iran, but shipping risks persist. Saudi tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz with US coordination, while an attack set a section of the kingdom’s East-West pipeline ablaze; operations were not disrupted. Israel: Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a government, but coalition talks face hurdles over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions and whether Arab parties will be included. Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister. Iraq and Türkiye: A drone attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field disrupted supplies to power stations, prompting a joint investigation. Türkiye has begun withdrawing troops from a base in northern Iraq, with Iraqi forces expected to take control. Regional diplomacy: At COP31 in Antalya, UAE adviser Anwar Gargash warned the region to prepare for a prolonged period of uncertainty as diplomacy with Iran continues. Women’s rights: Reform efforts on family laws are gaining ground across the Middle East and North Africa, though inconsistent enforcement and opposition framed in religious and cultural terms remain obstacles.
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