AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAnti-Corruption Sweep: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says the crackdown is only the “first phase,” vowing “no immunity for any corrupt person” and that weapons must be limited to the state, as authorities arrest dozens of officials and lawmakers after confessions tied to former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, with the number detained reported at 47 and expected to rise. Public Finance Snapshot: Central Bank of Iraq data shows bank deposits fell to about $66.8B at end-April 2026, down from end-2025, with both central government and private-sector deposits declining. Drug Enforcement: Iraq’s Interior Ministry says anti-narcotics forces seized 29 kg of hashish in an intelligence-led operation, after tracking a suspected dealer using GPS and surveillance. Regional Diplomacy & Security: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi urged Iraq and neighbors to build a regional security mechanism without foreign military interference, warning against US and Israeli breaches as talks around the Strait of Hormuz remain fragile. Markets: Gold prices slipped in Baghdad and Erbil, with 21-carat imported gold quoted lower in wholesale and retail markets.
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