AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGCC-US Diplomacy on Hormuz: In Manama, GCC foreign ministers with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the US-Iran MoU but insisted on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz—rejecting tolls, fees, or any control attempts—and called for de-escalation that protects GCC security and maritime routes. Iraq OPEC Pressure: Reuters reports Iraq may consider leaving OPEC if its quota isn’t significantly raised, citing a financial squeeze after Iran-war disruptions; Iraq’s oil ministry says the official line is still to seek a higher quota. Iraq Oil Sales: Iraq’s SOMO issued a tender to sell July-loading Basra crude (Basra Heavy and Medium), with pricing linked to global benchmarks, as traders note unsold volumes. Oil Market Jitters: Oil prices edged up after a cargo ship attack near Oman renewed worries about safe Hormuz passage, even as transits had been picking up. Environmental Enforcement: Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council ordered courts to pursue action against polluters, including government bodies, to strengthen enforcement of environmental protection laws.
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