AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warned of new strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to talks, as Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks reported across the region. US Senate Standoff: Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest of the Iran war, arguing Congress shouldn’t rubber-stamp deeper conflict. Iraq-US Security Transition: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi and Washington confirmed US forces will fully withdraw by September 30, tied to Baghdad’s push to disarm Iran-aligned militias and shift toward economic cooperation. Iraq-US Economic Push: Trump told al-Zaidi “massive” oil deals are coming soon, while Iraq pressed for expanded US financing and investment, including energy and infrastructure. Energy Route Backup: Turkey and Iraq moved toward extending the Kirkuk-to-Ceyhan pipeline agreement for another year to keep crude exports flowing as Hormuz remains disrupted. Anti-Corruption & State Capacity: US officials urged Iraq to assert sovereignty and tighten control over weapons, while Iraq highlighted reforms and investment plans during the Washington visit. Regional Justice Focus: In Shengal, a conference is set to mark the Yazidi genocide anniversary with panels on genocide law and “democratic integration.”
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