AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoQatar Diplomacy: Qatar’s FM and the British foreign secretary discussed regional de-escalation as the Gulf crisis deepens, with Doha also condemning attacks tied to the Red Sea and Iran’s wider campaign. Gulf Security: Iran says it has struck US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation; Iran’s FM also rejected any temporary ceasefire unless Strait of Hormuz demands are met, while UN officials urged safe evacuation of about 6,000 seafarers stranded there. Regional Retaliation Claims: A Wall Street Journal report says Bahrain and Kuwait carried out their first direct retaliatory strikes inside Iran using fighter jets, with UAE intelligence and air-defense support. US Politics & Media: A federal judge rebuked the Trump administration over subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters tied to security concerns around Qatar-gifted Air Force One; DOJ withdrew the subpoenas after legal errors. Qatar Economy/Tech: A fintech investment deal signals growing confidence in Qatar’s payments sector, with Qatar International Islamic Bank investing in SkipCash. Appointments & Culture: Qatar-linked international cultural news includes Shabbir Hussain Mustafa named artistic director of Japan’s Aichi Triennale 2028.
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