AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOil Markets: OPEC+ agreed to lift August output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day, continuing a gradual unwind of 2023 cuts as Strait of Hormuz shipping improves and supply fears compete with price pressure. Iran–Israel Tensions: Iran says it has begun steps to file legal complaints against Israel and the US over the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as funeral ceremonies continue amid chants calling for revenge. Gaza Prison Conditions: Palestinian hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya is reported in acute danger in Israeli detention, with his lawyer and rights groups alleging severe injuries and deteriorating health. Iraq Economy: Iraq foiled a $226,000 currency smuggling attempt at Kirkuk airport, highlighting the persistent gap between official and parallel exchange rates. US Politics & Gaza: Protests tied to Israel’s Gaza war have spilled into US election politics, with allegations of harassment and backlash against congressional candidates. Turkey: Ahead of a NATO summit, Turkish police detained dozens in raids targeting suspected links to the far-left DEV YOL group, including journalists and academics. Diplomacy: Israel named its first resident ambassador to Slovenia after a government change, signaling a diplomatic reset. Lebanon: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun defended the US-mediated security framework with Israel, while reporting continued Israeli activity in the south.
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