AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Diplomacy: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will either secure a “good agreement” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or pursue “another way,” while Trump keeps telling negotiators “not to rush” and insists the blockade stays until any deal is “certified and signed.” Energy Markets: Oil slid to two-week lows and Asian stocks rose on hopes of progress, but key sticking points remain unresolved. Strait of Hormuz Talks: Oman and Iran met in Muscat to discuss principles for safe navigation under international law, aiming to restore shipping and trade flows. Lebanon Front: Israel reported the death of Sgt. Nehoray Leizer in southern Lebanon, with another soldier seriously injured in an explosives-laden drone incident—underscoring that fighting continues even as diplomacy advances. Political Pressure in Washington: Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks over the emerging framework, even as he argues it’s “the exact opposite” of the Obama-era deal.
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