AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Crisis: The US and Iran traded fresh strikes as Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed again after a warning shot hit a vessel using an “unauthorized route,” while the US said it launched a third round of attacks and blamed Iran for endangering commercial shipping. Jordan Security: Jordan reported intercepting and neutralizing four Iranian missiles that breached its airspace, while Iran’s IRGC claimed it struck Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan with missiles and drones. US Policy Shift: Donald Trump announced the US is reinstating a naval blockade and will charge a 20% fee on cargo transiting Hormuz, calling the US the “guardian” of the strait—prompting Iran to reject any US role in managing passage. Regional Condemnations: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain all condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, stressing freedom of navigation and calling for de-escalation. Sanctions & Drones: Separately, a US court convicted an Iranian-born engineer for illegally exporting drone-related technology to Iran, underscoring the wider pressure campaign around Iran’s military capabilities.
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