AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Escalation: Iran’s top adviser compared the waterway to an “atomic bomb” as US forces struck two Iranian-flagged unladen tankers and the US blockade remains in place, while Iran warns of “heavy assault” if vessels are attacked—casting fresh doubt on the fragile ceasefire. Oman Health Watch: Oman’s April inflation hit 3.2%, with vegetables jumping 25% and health prices up 1.8%, adding pressure to household budgets. First-in-Oman Surgery: SQU Hospital performed Oman’s first ear surgery using an internal lymphatic duct closure technique for Ménière’s disease, aiming to reduce the need for patients to travel abroad. Public Health & Care: GCC countries reached 100% coverage of basic vaccines in 2024, and Oman is also seeing rising obesity concerns, with a recent survey citing 64.7% of the population overweight or obese. Regional Human Impact: Two Filipino seafarers injured in a drone attack in Hormuz have returned home, while five remain in hospital in Oman.
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