AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Inflation & Energy Shock: U.S. CPI hit 4.2% in May, with energy prices driving most of the jump as the Israel-Iran conflict keeps pressure on oil, gasoline and shipping routes. Middle East Energy Logistics: Iran says it’s close to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift U.S. curbs on Iranian shipping, while Trump claims a near-final settlement—keeping markets jittery. US-Iran Nuclear Pivot: Vice President JD Vance says Washington will pursue an Iran nuclear agreement with or without Israel’s approval, signaling a major shift in how the U.S. weighs Israeli input. Local Tech & Health: Israeli researchers at Technion developed an experimental immune-based nanoparticle therapy for triple-negative breast cancer, halting tumor growth in mouse trials. Defense & Industry Watch: UNIFIL reported extensive Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, including engineering and demolition work, as air activity and airspace violations continue. EU/UK Pressure: UK courts sentenced Palestine Action activists over an attack on Elbit Systems’ drone-factory in Bristol, while UNRWA faces renewed condemnation at the Security Council.
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