AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGulf Energy Shock: Trump says the US will keep talking with Iran but insists the June ceasefire is “over,” as tanker attacks and renewed strikes keep Strait of Hormuz traffic slow and raise fresh supply fears. Shipping Pressure: Reports say only 22 ships passed Thursday and traffic “effectively stopped” at times, with tankers hugging Oman’s coast to reduce risk. US Demands: Washington is pushing Iran to issue a public statement that all Hormuz lanes are open with no tolls and to stop attacks on shipping. Sanctions Tighten: The US added fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting Ali Ansari, a Dubai-based financier tied to Mojtaba Khamenei, plus exchange houses and front companies. Competition Watch: EU antitrust investigators are set to probe Saipem and Subsea 7’s offshore deal. Saudi Tech Push: Saudi ICT minister Abdullah Al-Swaha met Huawei and robotics firms in Shenzhen to expand AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure partnerships. Saudi-Canada Deals: Canada’s PM Mark Carney signed new MoUs with Saudi covering defence, mining, infrastructure, and health tech. Construction & Energy Signals: Fujairah fuel oil inventories jumped in July, with Saudi becoming the top supplier for bunker fuel imports.
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