AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran rejects Trump’s “total control” claim, saying the strait stays closed until Washington accepts Iran’s conditions and changes its “behaviour,” while talks focus on Oman and shipping remains badly disrupted. Ceasefire Update: Pakistan says the US and Iran have agreed to extend the 60-day ceasefire under the Islamabad MoU as it nears its Aug. 17 deadline, though the extension length is still being negotiated. Regional Spillover: In the Bab el-Mandeb and Sea of Oman, Iran-backed Houthi attacks killed six on a vessel, while US forces fired on a ship trying to evade the blockade—raising fears of a wider Red Sea front. Military Posture: IRGC officials warn Iran is ready for protracted conflict and threaten targeting energy and internet-linked infrastructure if attacked, while Iran’s leadership reshuffles top military command. Rights & Daily Life: Authorities seal cafes and shops across several cities over mandatory hijab rules and “norm-breaking” content; Kurdish teacher union activists face forced service buyouts. Culture: Independent Iranian film “Bidad” is released online after being made without state authorization for its portrayal of women performing without hijab.
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