AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoGulf Energy & Trade Shock: The US expanded its Iran strikes early Friday, hitting bridges, electrical infrastructure and collapsing a tower at Chabahar port, as Iran retaliated by targeting US-allied states including Qatar and Kuwait—where a power and desalination plant was damaged—raising fresh fears for Strait of Hormuz shipping and regional energy costs. Bahrain in the Crosshairs: Satellite imagery and reports pointed to damage linked to Iranian strikes on US-related facilities across Bahrain and other Gulf states, while Iran also warned it could escalate further if the US moves against Iran. Nuclear Power Watch (Bahrain): Bapco Energies and BeVentures are studying Small Modular Reactors to supply clean power for industrial users such as Alba and Bapco Refining, with concept work and potential private financing being explored. Markets & Tech Spillover: A China AI model release (Kimi K3) sparked another sell-off in global chip stocks, while oil prices stayed elevated on the Iran conflict—pressuring risk assets including Bitcoin, which slipped below $63,000.
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