AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLebanon–Iraq Energy Links: Lebanese officials in Beirut met an Iraqi delegation to revive the Kirkuk–Tripoli oil pipeline, with Lebanon preparing to act as an initial storage and re-export hub; plans include upgrading border crossings, roads for tanker traffic, and safety standards while rehabilitation work moves forward. Lebanon–Israel Escalation Watch: Fresh strikes and drone activity keep the Ali al-Taher ridge in focus, with reports of Hezbollah fighters trapped underground and Israeli operations aimed at cutting resupply routes; Israel also says it has killed senior Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: As the US–Iran memorandum nears expiry, Iran’s military chief warns against any attempt to claim Hormuz as US territory, while markets react to renewed Middle East tension and the risk of sanctions. Tech/Science Angle (Regional): A salvage excavation during construction in Ramat Gan uncovered a 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex, offering a rare look at early Islamic-era production and trade. Human Rights & Policy: Lebanon’s parliament moves to abolish the death penalty, marking a historic first in the Middle East.
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