AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWest Asia Security: The US says it destroyed five Iranian-linked oil tankers after Iran’s IRGC twice tried to hit a US warship with ballistic missiles; CENTCOM added that crews were told to abandon ship and no Americans were harmed. Retaliation Threats: Iran’s IRGC then warned oil tankers off Kuwait and Bahrain to leave immediately, saying they will be targeted in response to the strikes. Broader Escalation: Iran also claimed missile attacks on a US hangar in Jordan and two US destroyers, while reporting a barrage aimed at US facilities across the region. Bahrain Business & Finance: Bahrain’s BBK was named a top digital-finance partnership leader for 2026, highlighting collaborations to expand digital finance and cross-border payments. Local Economy & Youth: INJAZ Bahrain and the EDB wrapped up the EconoQuesters programme, with university teams pitching recommendations to boost Bahrain’s competitiveness. Travel Tech: Global Travel Bahrain was appointed general sales agent for TPConnects’ Iris platform, giving agencies unified access to airline content.
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