AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched a second straight day of “self-defense” strikes on Iran after Trump warned Tehran would “pay the price” over stalled talks, targeting surveillance, communications and air-defence sites; Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on US-linked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, and claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed while the US disputed that. GCC Response: Bahrain and Kuwait reported air-raid sirens and interceptions as the GCC urged restraint and stressed sovereignty and security are “non-negotiable.” Energy & Markets: The renewed flare-up is feeding inflation and rate-hike fears, pushing gold down sharply and lifting oil volatility, with traders watching shipping risk around Hormuz. Bahrain Housing Push: Construction began on 44 new housing units in Salman City under the Government Land Development Rights Programme, with delivery planned alongside private-sector cooperation. Bahrain Finance/Policy: Bahrain Bourse announced a BD150m Government Bond subscription, while Bahrain’s digital services continue moving onto the MyGov platform.
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