AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Security & Trade: The war widened as Iran-backed Houthis struck four Saudi cities, wounding 73 and hitting oil installations, while the US said it destroyed five Iranian crude carriers and struck Iranian tankers after missile attempts on a US Navy warship; Iran then hit a US base near Al Azraq in Jordan, with markets watching oil-price pressure. Sanctions & Finance: The UK announced sanctions on West Bank settlement goods and specific extremist settlers, plus action against Hezbollah-linked Al-Qard Al-Hassan bank, as regional governments coordinate restrictions. Lebanon Stakes: Egypt, Greece and Cyprus urged a Gaza plan second phase and an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, while Israel’s Ali al-Taher push keeps Lebanon’s border security and UNIFIL replacement talks in focus. Lebanon Economy: Lebanon’s deposits crisis remains a key business question: what happens to the $79bn owed to banks and depositors. US-Iran Aviation Pressure: The US added 36 sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector under “Operation Economic Outcast,” aiming to cut off airlines and related services from the global financial system. Local Business/Community: Lebanon hosts a rural housing needs conference, and Deloitte donated laptops to the Lebanese Food Bank via D-CARES.
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