AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIraq-Iran Diplomacy: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi wrapped up a high-level visit to Tehran with Iran, pledging to deepen strategic cooperation and draft a long-term framework across political, security, economic, cultural and infrastructure ties, while Baghdad reiterated it will not allow Iraqi territory to be used against Iran. Regional Security: Explosions and drone activity hit Iraq’s Kurdistan capital Erbil, with reports of drones shot down near Erbil International Airport and a separate AP account of blasts near a U.S.-hosting base, as the U.S. and Iran continued escalating strikes across the Gulf. Ceasefire Deadlock: Iran rejected a New York Times claim that a 10-day U.S. ceasefire proposal was conveyed via al-Zaidi, blaming U.S. violations of the June 18 memorandum and dismissing the report as misleading. War Powers Pressure (US): In Washington, the House approved a nonbinding resolution urging Trump to end the Iran war, while the Senate fell short on a binding measure—showing growing political pressure even as airstrikes continue. Energy Shock: With Brent back above $100 and Strait of Hormuz risks rising, Gulf states accelerated plans to bypass chokepoints via pipelines, while Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping added fresh pressure. Rights & Consular Concerns: A Shia rights group urged Iraq to intervene with Egypt to secure the release of detained Iraqi visitors held after attending a mourning ceremony in Cairo.
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