AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Pollution Alert (Oman): Satellite images show the Russian-linked tanker Caroline Bezengi has run aground off Oman, with oil slicks reportedly spreading to about 600 sq km and putting coral reefs, sea turtles, migratory birds, marine mammals and the Arabian humpback whale at risk. Strait of Hormuz Fallout: As Iran and Oman near a framework for a Hormuz shipping route, Iran’s draft terms discussed in parliament include possible bans on U.S. and Israeli ships and service/compensation fees—raising fresh uncertainty for energy flows and maritime safety. Shipping Security Pressure: UAE-based ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting Hormuz since the conflict began, with one crew member killed and 20 injured. Local Environment Governance (Ghana, for policy context): Ghana’s EPA is pushing to name its plastics law after late environment minister Murtala Mohammed, alongside a planned single-use plastics ban from January 2027.
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