AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz Control Tightens: Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority has defined a “controlled maritime zone” in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to coordinate with and get permits from the authority before transiting—an escalation that comes as the corridor stays central to the US-Iran standoff. US Pressure at Sea: The US military boarded and searched an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman (M/T Celestial Sea), suspected of trying to breach the blockade, then redirected it—while Congress pushes a measure to limit Trump’s Iran war powers. Diplomacy vs Strikes: Trump and Netanyahu are reportedly split, with Trump leaning toward diplomacy and warning he could act if talks fail; Iran says it is engaging “in good faith” while reviewing US messages via Pakistan. Gaza Flotilla Backlash: Global outrage is growing after an Israeli minister posted mocking video of detained flotilla activists, prompting condemnation from multiple countries and Netanyahu’s rebuke of the minister.
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