AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIran Border Tensions: Iraq closed the Al-Sheeb crossing with Iran until further notice, drawing a protest from Tehran over the lack of advance notice. Washington says Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi must prevent attacks from Iraqi territory and meet commitments made to President Trump. Regional Security: US and Israeli forces have reportedly drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterms and rehearsed flight routes over Iraq. Al-Nujaba, meanwhile, rejected calls to disarm, challenging al-Zaidi’s effort to bring weapons outside state control under government authority. Economic Pressure: Traders in Anbar say the dinar’s devaluation has cut into funds and squeezed businesses. Iraq has also waived customs duties on imported solar systems and signed an agreement with ExxonMobil for a seawater project to support oil production. Oil and Diplomacy: Al-Zaidi is expected to discuss reviving the Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline during a visit to Syria, seeking export routes that reduce Iraq’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
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