AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Fallout: Even with a ceasefire, Iraq is still getting pulled deeper into the Iran war—reports point to secret Israeli activity in western Iraq, militia drone strikes from Iraqi territory, and Iranian Kurdish fighters holding positions in the north. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Iran is also pushing long-term leverage via fees for ships transiting the Strait, with talks involving Oman—keeping global shipping and energy nerves on edge. US-Iran Military Cost: A new Congressional Research Service tally says 42 US aircraft were lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, including 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones. Kuwait Telecom Upgrade: Kuwait is moving ahead with major fixed-network investment: Beyon has signed a PPP commitment for a 50-year project worth over $2.6bn, and PAHW is set to award a 132kV cable EPC contract for South Sabah Al-Ahmad in Q3 2026. Cyber Risk Watch: A regional study warns telecom and hosting networks are being abused as command-and-control infrastructure, including activity detected in Kuwait.
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