AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran–US Escalation: The US resumed strikes on Iran after observing preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, hitting two IRGC missile launchers on Larak Island; Iran’s IRGC warned of retaliation as explosions were reported near the site. Disarmament & Coalition Exit: With the Sept. 30 deadline for bringing weapons under state control and ending the US-led coalition mission, Iran-backed Iraqi militias are escalating demands, including withdrawal of foreign forces and broader political-security conditions. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Iraq’s integrity bodies continued sentencing in “Operation Dawn,” including a former oil ministry distribution deputy minister to seven years for illicit enrichment, while the Central Bank froze assets of senior officials and politicians. PMF Law Pressure: In Basra, a grassroots movement plans a sit-in demanding parliament pass PMF legislation and secure legal rights for PMF personnel after US-opposed provisions were reportedly removed. Industrial Push: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered land allocations for industrial projects across provinces and moved to restrict exports of some metal raw materials to boost local manufacturing. Governance & Rights: In Anbar, officials renewed calls to resolve enforced disappearances and speed DNA testing for mass-grave cases; in Baghdad, a corruption conviction cost an MP their seat under IHEC rules. Kurdistan Returns: The KRG begins staged registration for displaced families wishing to return to Sinjar, with returns described as voluntary and supported via IOM aid.
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