AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Crisis: US President Donald Trump says the US will “take over” and act as “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,” reinstating a blockade on Iranian ports from July 14 and demanding a 20% fee on cargo for “safe passage,” as tanker traffic drops and both Washington and Tehran trade fresh strikes. Oman in the Crossfire: Iran-linked attacks reportedly hit radar systems and military sites in Oman, while Oman condemns drone strikes on Musandam and continues talks with Iran on Strait of Hormuz security. Shipping Disruption: The US Central Command says the blockade targets vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, while neutral transit to non-Iranian destinations continues—yet insurers and crews keep rerouting. Regional Fallout: Iran says it will not allow US interference in Hormuz management; UK leaders call for unrestricted transit. UAE Response: Reports say the UAE plans new port and freight capacity on the Gulf of Oman to bypass Hormuz, as UAE tankers were hit in Omani waters, killing an Indian crew member and injuring others. Local Note: Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs met Qatar’s Amir to offer condolences after the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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