AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLebanon’s Financial Accountability: President Joseph Aoun marked the Beirut port blast anniversary by calling for the long-delayed indictment in the probe, saying justice and accountability are the only way to restore trust in institutions. Central Banking Fallout: Former central bank governor Riad Salameh was detained again after failing to appear for questioning, keeping Lebanon’s banking collapse and elite corruption allegations in the spotlight. Regional Energy Pressure: Iran is reportedly trying to pressure Washington by targeting trade routes, shipping lanes and energy infrastructure, while oil prices dip as markets bet on limits to escalation after Trump paused new Iran strikes. US-Iran Deal Signals: Trump says a potential framework would mean the “immediate, complete, and total” opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat, with strikes on hold pending a rapid deal. Maritime Borders & Gas: Cyprus intelligence chief Tasos Tzionis visited Lebanon, reportedly pushing for no backtracking on the Cyprus-Lebanon EEZ agreement amid wider regional maritime disputes. Data Center Tax Lessons: A US analysis warns that Lebanon-relevant investors should watch how data-center tax breaks can balloon far beyond forecasts, with states now rolling back exemptions after costs surged.
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