AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHormuz Diplomacy: Iran and Oman are negotiating a new arrangement that could let Tehran oversee inbound Gulf traffic while Muscat manages outbound flows, shifting the focus from nuclear compliance to broader Gulf security architecture. US-Iran Pressure & Markets: Trump warns Oman he’ll “bomb” if it interferes with US-Iran talks as the Hormuz standoff drags on, keeping crude and regional risk front and center for investors. Defense Industrial Push: The US Navy awarded Raytheon a $22.9B, seven-year contract to ramp Tomahawk missile output to 1,000+ per year, amid wider inventory worries tied to the Iran conflict. Iran Tech & Research Controls: The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities to audit foreign research partnerships, including ties to Chinese institutions, with potential funding consequences. China Tech Split: China’s growth shows a “K-shaped” pattern—electronics and AI-linked sectors stay strong while most other areas weaken. Iran Media Law: Iran’s parliament advanced a bill criminalizing contact with “hostile” foreign media, tightening information controls. Regional Tech Diplomacy: BRICS ICT talks begin in Pune under India’s presidency, with all 11 members set to discuss digital resilience and cooperation.
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