AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Security: Jordan condemned Houthi attacks on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea, reiterating full solidarity with Riyadh and support for measures to protect maritime navigation. Iran-US Escalation: As fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf bases intensifies, reports say the US and UK are weighing a wider international naval effort to secure shipping lanes, while Jordan continues intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and faces renewed air-travel disruption warnings. Local Economy & Trade: Jordan announced duty-free, zero-customs treatment for garment and knitted exports to the US under a reciprocal trade agreement, alongside a broader push to boost market access. Food Security: Jordan’s local grain harvest hit a 15-year high, with about 110,000 tonnes received so far and deliveries expected to rise further, strengthening strategic reserves. Diplomacy & Humanitarian: Amman extended condolences to Syria after a deadly Deir ez-Zor–Damascus highway crash and condemned escalating settler violence in the West Bank, calling for accountability and an end to attacks. Business Links: Amman and West London chambers of commerce signed an MoU to deepen economic cooperation.
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