AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHormuz Talks: Iran and Oman say they’ve made “some progress” on safe passage and navigation mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz, with technical and political consultations continuing and no change yet to maritime traffic. US-Iran Pause: The US paused airstrikes for a second night as diplomacy moves forward, while Iran says it has halted retaliatory operations against Gulf states and warns the war could widen if attacks resume. Defense Tech Funding: Major defense contractors poured a record $4.1B into venture rounds for military startups, betting on faster, cheaper tech like autonomous drones and interceptor systems. Israel Tech & Media: Cellcom in Israel is bundling HBO Max into its TV+ and fiber packages, signaling continued telecom-to-content expansion. Israel Innovation Support: Israel’s Innovation Authority launched a fast-track NIS 1B funding program to help early-stage startups hit by shekel appreciation, extending runway via grants and matching funds. Iraq Infrastructure: Iraq says it has completed preliminary designs for its Development Road Project and railway corridor, moving toward detailed engineering and implementation planning. Egypt Archaeology: Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis excavation uncovered a 4th-century Byzantine Christian city with a basilica and an archive of nearly 200 daily-life documents.
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