AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Ceasefire & Hormuz Reopen: The US and Iran announced a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump saying ships have started moving and the waterway will be “completely open” by Friday ahead of a Geneva signing. Israel’s Lebanon Stance: Israel’s defense leadership says it will not withdraw from occupied areas in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza “indefinitely,” raising doubts the Lebanon front will truly pause. Syria Rejects US Role in Lebanon: A Syrian presidential adviser said Damascus rejected a US proposal for Syria to intervene militarily against Hezbollah, stressing support for Lebanon through state institutions instead. Security Crackdown in Idlib: Syria says it arrested “espionage and bombing cell” members loyal to Bashar al-Assad, accusing them of coordinating bombings and targeting help. Energy Deal for Syria: ConocoPhillips is reported to be set to sign an agreement with Syria’s new government to restart gas production, building on earlier MoUs. Regional Connectivity Push: Turkey and Saudi Arabia estimate the Hejaz Railway rebuild at $100m, linking Turkey–Syria–Jordan and aiming to reroute trade away from Hormuz. Oil Markets: Oil prices slid to a three-month low as the deal sparked hopes for calmer shipping, even as Lebanon tensions linger.
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