AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz & Energy Security: The US and Iran say they’ve reached a framework to end the Gulf war, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen and the US naval blockade lifted—Gulf states, including Kuwait, welcomed the move and urged full implementation to keep sea lanes safe. Maritime Operations: Despite the diplomacy, Reuters reports the US has run secret ship-to-ship oil transfers near Fujairah and Sohar, using drones and helicopters, in a shuttling approach similar to tactics Iran used to skirt sanctions. Kuwait Policy Watch: Kuwait also announced a new 15-year residency scheme for eligible foreign investors, aiming to attract long-term capital and jobs. Climate & Tech: A Kuwait University-linked study warns AI’s emissions create a “carbon debt” that can outweigh climate savings for years, with data-center electricity driving most of the extra warming. Nuclear Safety: A wide coalition of countries condemned a drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant’s electrical infrastructure, warning of potential transboundary environmental and health risks.
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