AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Trump says the US is reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and will act as “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,” charging a 20% fee on cargo for “safe passage,” as Iran rejects any US role and again claims the waterway is closed. Bahrain on High Alert: Bahrain’s Defence Force says it intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian missiles and drones aimed at civilian areas, while Kuwait and Jordan also reported air-raid alerts after IRGC claims of strikes on US-linked bases. Escalation at Sea: The US says it used sea drones in combat for the first time, striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility near Bandar Abbas, while both sides trade claims of attacks across the Gulf. Diplomacy vs. Disruption: Iran says the US-Iran understanding is in a “crisis phase,” and mediators like Qatar, Oman and Pakistan are urged to prevent wider conflict—amid renewed shipping and energy-market stress. Local Innovation: Bahrain’s Manama Arab Capital of Entrepreneurship 2026 program hosted a Technology Innovation Exhibition showcasing student projects across AI, engineering and business.
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