AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation With Afghanistan in the Crosshairs: The US expanded strikes on Iran, hitting bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at Chabahar port, raising fears for regional trade routes that Afghanistan relies on. Afghan Exports: Afghanistan exported over 1,280 tonnes of animal products worth about $1.123m in Q1, nearly seven times higher than last year, with hides and intestines shipped to the US, India, Turkey and others. Carpet Jobs: Taliban officials say nearly one million Afghans work in the carpet sector, with exports topping 760,000 square meters this year, mostly to Europe and the Middle East. Security in Badakhshan: Afghanistan’s army chief downplayed an attack on Yaftal-e-Payeen in Badakhshan, calling it propaganda by “so-called” opposition groups. International Pressure: The US placed Afghanistan on its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” list, warning Americans against travel. Humanitarian Stress: UNICEF warns 3.7m Afghan children are at risk of severe malnutrition, as aid needs deepen.
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