AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Pollution: Greenpeace says satellite images show five larger oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, reaching Iran’s Qeshm coast and Omani waters, with possible links to the Riesco tanker and other attacks—raising fresh fears for mangroves and bird habitats. Maritime Flashpoint: Iran’s IRGC says it destroyed a U.S. Saildrone Explorer near Hormuz after earlier capturing an advanced undersea drone, while shipping through the strait hits record lows and oil prices jump above $107. Energy Supply Pressure: Attacks on Saudi infrastructure have left the East-West pipeline offline, tightening supply expectations and keeping markets on edge as Houthis expand pressure and Gulf-Iran talks stall. Climate Policy Backslide: The U.S. EPA moves to repeal greenhouse-gas limits for power plants, a shift critics warn will worsen health and environmental impacts. Local Waste Discipline: Jordan’s ASEZA runs a green awareness drive for truck drivers, pushing better waste handling and yard cleanliness at one of Aqaba’s busiest logistics hubs. Climate Diplomacy: BRICS leaders in New Delhi back Paris-aligned climate resilience, energy security and forest/water/land management in a declaration shaped by the Hormuz-driven energy shock.
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