AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIraqi Security Leadership: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi appointed Basim al-Badri as head of the Iraqi National Security Service, replacing Abdul Karim al-Basri, with Badri previously leading the Accountability and Justice Commission. Kurdistan–Baghdad Trade Talks: Erbil and Baghdad reached a technical draft agreement to implement the ASYCUDA digital customs system at Kurdistan border crossings, with remaining issues to be voted on by the federal ministerial council for economic affairs. Regional Security Pressure: Israel’s Netanyahu said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until its security goals are met, as its forces maintain a security zone up to about 10 km inside Lebanese territory. US Sanctions Spillover: The US Treasury announced new sanctions targeting Lebanese officials and business network figures it says support Hezbollah, including designations of individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman tied to funding and front companies. Energy and Shipping: The US lifted its naval blockade enforcement on Iranian ports after the US-Iran interim ceasefire steps, while uncertainty remains around follow-up talks in Switzerland. World Cup Politics Touchpoint: Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in the Group I opener, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Iraqi forward Aymen Hussein netting a World Cup goal.
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