AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEmergency Security Move: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an emergency meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security after US-Saudi strikes hit Iran-linked “logistics and weapons sites” across Iraq, as Baghdad weighs next steps amid rising retaliation fears. Cross-Border Escalation: The Popular Mobilization Forces said at least 20 fighters were killed and 32 wounded in the overnight raids, while the US said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage and warned Iran-backed groups to stop attacks. Regional Messaging: Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes as an attempt to expand the war, and Jordan reported intercepting five missiles launched from Iran toward its territory. Militia Politics at Home: Muqtada al-Sadr urged Iran and Iran-aligned armed groups not to target Iraqi territory, calling for stronger state sovereignty and warning against dragging Iraq into a “pointless war.” Energy Pressure: With oil and shipping risks climbing, Saudi Arabia also affirmed its strikes were in self-defence after drones allegedly launched from Iraq targeted Saudi oil facilities. Iraq-Türkiye Deal Track: Separately, Erdoğan said Türkiye could receive up to 1 million barrels per day from Iraq under a new energy cooperation plan discussed in Ankara.
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