AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Iran’s IRGC claimed drone and missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with details unverified by Washington. Syria Energy Push: Syria’s energy minister told a Washington forum the country is positioning itself as a “vital regional hub,” announcing partnerships with major firms and a $7bn Qatar-backed investment plan spanning electricity, infrastructure and renewables. US Lebanon Signal: Trump said Syria could help counter Hezbollah in Lebanon with “more surgical” action, reviving fears of renewed Syrian involvement despite Damascus silence. Dam Safety Update: Syria shut the final Euphrates Dam spillway gates after two weeks of flooding relief, as releases returned toward normal and recovery work continues. Local Pressure: Workers staged strikes in Damascus countryside factories (Zenobia Ceramics, Madar) demanding higher wages and better conditions, while protests also spread in parts of north and east Syria. Regional Economy: Türkiye and Syria agreed to let Turkish banks open branches in Syria, alongside plans to expand trade and reopen the İslahiye border crossing.
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