AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Tensions: Iran says it struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, including a Patriot system in Kuwait and a satellite antenna in Qatar, as Washington demands Tehran publicly commit that the Strait of Hormuz is open and ships won’t be attacked. Diplomacy in Qatar’s orbit: Qatar is again acting as mediator, with reports of Qatari contacts in Tehran while Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif urges restraint and calls for restoring stalled US-Iran talks. Trump’s hard line: Trump says the ceasefire is “over,” threatens “a thousand missiles” if Iran attempts to assassinate him, and sets a deadline for Iran’s public Hormuz pledge. Energy ripple: The Strait fight keeps oil prices elevated and the IEA warns gas demand could fall as LNG supply tightens. Local life & family: The Qatar Toy Festival returns at DECC through July 31 with interactive games, shows and workshops for school-holiday fun. Sports (Qatar fans): Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to set up a France semifinal, while Argentina face Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinal.
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