AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Talks Under Strain: US forces carried out overnight “self-defence” strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines, even as mediators push ahead with negotiations in Qatar; Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal wording could “take a few days,” while stressing the Strait of Hormuz must stay open “one way or the other.” Hormuz Plan in Focus: Reports say a 30-day post-agreement phase could include mine-clearing and a shift away from transit tolls, with Oman potentially handling “navigational services” fees—though both sides are playing down any imminent breakthrough. Oman Business Watch: OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) posted a 7.1% Q1 2026 net profit rise to RO 13.5m on higher construction activity and regulated asset growth; the Central Bank of Oman also issued OMR 10m in treasury bills. Local Policy: Oman banned food-delivery motorcycles from using main roads to improve traffic safety. GCC-UK Trade: GCC negotiators hailed the newly concluded GCC-UK free trade agreement as a major boost for investment and trade flows.
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