AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLebanon Security & Agriculture: Israeli forces shelled eastern Zawtar and Kfar Tebnit and dropped incendiary drones near Jdeidet Marjayoun, igniting fires that burned over 100 dunams of agricultural land; Civil Defense teams battled the blaze for hours, while sound bombs were reported near Al-Mansouri orchards south of Tyre. Regional Trade Risk (Strait of Hormuz): The US-Iran ceasefire framework is collapsing as Trump declares the Iran truce “over” after IRGC retaliatory strikes; Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, while the US claims it remains open—raising fresh uncertainty for shipping and energy-linked costs. Lebanon–Israel Diplomacy: The US and Lebanon discussed Israeli withdrawal from a “security zone,” as tensions continue along the border. Food & Standards (Lebanon-linked business): Al Beiruti Jordan achieved HACCP and ISO certifications shortly after launch, signaling a push toward higher food-safety and quality compliance. Telecom Investment: Telecel, co-founded by Lebanese-Ghanaian Moh Damush, bid up to £450m for TalkTalk’s wholesale unit PXC, aiming to expand an African-owned operator into a major UK infrastructure asset.
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