AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran again “hard” as CENTCOM reports fresh strikes on “multiple targets,” with Iran warning the Strait of Hormuz is “closed to all vessels” after the renewed exchange. Shipping Safety in the Pacific: India has summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires over the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Settebello off Oman, where 21 of 24 Indian crew were rescued and three remain missing—families in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are demanding answers and an inquiry. Diplomacy at the UN: India told the UN Security Council it is firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping, urging de-escalation and a diplomatic solution. Palau-Taiwan Boost: Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim returned from a five-day Palau visit, calling the trip a success for bilateral cooperation and tourism, while Palau leaders reaffirmed support for Taiwan. Pacific Disability Rights: Two Pacific leaders—Samoa’s Faatino Utumapu and Palau’s Villarney Remengesau—were elected to the UN disability committee, a first for the region.
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