AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGulf Security: The U.S. says it struck two Iranian-flagged tankers trying to breach its blockade near the Gulf of Oman, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned any attack on its vessels would trigger a “heavy assault” on U.S. bases—raising fresh doubts about a tenuous ceasefire as Washington weighs a new deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb Iran’s nuclear programme. Bahrain & Regional Response: Bahrain said it arrested dozens linked to the Revolutionary Guard, as Bahrain’s officials also pushed for coexistence and backed GCC-led humanitarian steps, including a Yemen detainee swap. Coastal & Health Moves: Manama’s Capital Municipality advanced Sitra Corniche’s recreational zoning, while a Northern Municipal Council session tackled rainwater and waste risks to public health. Digital & Finance: Bahrain highlighted digital infrastructure and digital-economy plans, as local banks reported mixed Q1 results—GFH profit up 16.5%, NBB down 27%, and BBK posting a record first-quarter net profit.
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