AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Trump says he’ll soon declare the Hormuz Strait a “territory” of the US, while Iran’s deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi fires back that the waterway “will remain Iranian” and can’t be seized by “tweet” or force. Economic Pressure Plan: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent warns of “economic isolation like the world has never seen before,” paired with the blockade. Blockade Enforcement: CENTCOM says it redirected 62 vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to enforce the blockade. US Navy Strain: Trump downplays reports of deteriorating conditions and mental health aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as lawmakers demand answers and the carrier is set to rotate out. Drone Losses: A report says the US lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, about a quarter of its fleet, costing over $1.3bn. Iran-Armenia TRIPP: Iran says no agreement was reached with Armenia on the TRIPP project, warning the current format threatens Iran. Arts & Pop Culture: British singer Sienna Spiro’s “Great Expectation” climbs on Billboard’s Hot 100, with her 60s-inspired style drawing fresh attention.
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