AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIran-US Escalation Over Jordan: Iran launched a ballistic missile barrage toward Jordan after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Jordan Air Defences: The Jordanian Armed Forces said 20 missiles were fired; 18 were intercepted and destroyed, while two landed in unpopulated areas. No casualties were reported, and specialized teams secured debris sites. Claims and Counterclaims: Iran’s IRGC said it struck the Muwaffaq Salti/Al-Azraq air base used by U.S. forces and claimed damage to facilities tied to F-35/F-16/F-15 aircraft, but the claim has not been independently verified. Shipping and Energy Shock: The tit-for-tat attacks are also hitting regional shipping and pushing oil higher, with Brent trading near $100 a barrel as fears grow over Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Diplomatic Context: Jordan continues to position itself as a key U.S. partner, even as it becomes a direct target in the widening conflict.
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