AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran as Trump warned attacks would intensify, including a threat to hit “Pickaxe Mountain,” while Iran’s interior minister met Pakistan’s army chief amid uncertain diplomacy. War Costs & Politics: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing the Iran war has cost $37.5bn so far as lawmakers and protesters challenged the strategy and pushed back on more funding. Regional Fallout: Oil prices jumped, with Brent topping $95, as fears grew over supply disruptions and Houthis threatened a naval blockade affecting Red Sea routes. Gaza Toll: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 13 Palestinians, including a family hit in central Gaza and deaths tied to attacks on shelters. Lebanon-US Talks: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told Trump Lebanon is ready to end hostilities with Israel “forever,” as a new framework and “pilot zone” deployment plans move forward. Human Rights & Courts: Bahrain’s NIHR released a report on rights impacts from Iranian attacks, while France faces a Conseil d’État case over alleged failure to stop corporate support for Israel’s occupation. Afghanistan Rights: An Afghan Christian convert fled the Taliban to Qatar but fears deportation, highlighting risks for women and religious minorities.
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