AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Bahrain says it will not join a Monday Oman meeting on Hormuz or any multilateral gathering involving Iran until diplomatic ties are restored, citing recent attacks on Gulf infrastructure including a Saudi East-West pipeline strike and an ammonia tank incident in Bahrain. Maritime Crisis: Iran’s IRGC claims it destroyed a U.S. Saildrone Explorer drone near Hormuz, following Tehran’s earlier capture of a U.S. underwater drone; Brent jumped above $107 amid disruption fears. Regional Energy Pressure: Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack blamed on Iraqi territory, with Iraq dismissing officials and investigating. Local Security & Diplomacy: Bahrain’s position comes as Iran and Gulf states prepare talks in Oman, while Bahrain remains firm on “no fees or permits” and an end to attacks. Business & Community: KKM delivered seven more JAC vehicles to Bahrain Gas, taking its fleet to 34. Health: Bahrain Red Crescent accredited by the American Heart Association to deliver CPR and first-aid training. Sports: Bahrain named a 37-player preliminary squad for the Gulf Cup title defence in Jeddah.
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