AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHormuz and Oil: Iran reported another tanker fire near the Strait of Hormuz, following ship sinkings and attacks that have cut traffic through the vital route to about 68% of normal levels. Brent crude eased Friday but remained above $105 a barrel, heading for a weekly gain as supply fears persist. Saudi Arabia and Yemen: Houthi attacks have struck Saudi oil facilities and Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden, killing five people there and injuring 16. Riyadh accuses Iran of encouraging the escalation; Tehran has not responded to the claim. Israel’s Election: With the October 27 vote approaching, a poll found 48% consider opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot better suited to be prime minister than Benjamin Netanyahu, and most respondents prefer a unity government over another election. Regional Diplomacy: Kazakhstan urged restraint at the UN Security Council, backing a two-state solution, civilian protection and aid for Gaza. Turkey’s Media: Press-freedom groups condemned the government takeover of opposition broadcaster Halk TV, warning it threatens independent reporting.
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