AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoSovereignty Push: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi marked Iraq’s National Day by declaring full sovereignty after the end of the Global Coalition mission, saying Iraq now controls decisions, territory, airspace, and that all weapons fall under the commander-in-chief. Cabinet & Security: Political parties are being tasked with naming candidates for the remaining nine ministries, while Baghdad continues its drive to disarm armed groups and keep weapons under state control. Iran-Iraq Flights: Najaf International Airport is set to resume Iran-linked flights, with Iraq securing a US waiver for up to 40 daily Iranian flights (excluding Mahan Air), aimed at easing travel for pilgrims and medical needs. Defense Procurement: Parliament’s security committee backed diversified arms purchases, with Iraq seeking air-defense and thermal systems to meet its defense needs. Regional Energy Talks: Iraq and Türkiye advanced a draft deal to govern oil exports via Ceyhan, including new technical committees to expand capacity and investment. Regional Tensions: Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on a Saudi Aramco facility near Riyadh as the Saudi-Houthi exchange escalates. International Response: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other world leaders congratulated Iraq on National Day, reaffirming ties as Iraq reshapes its post-coalition security posture.
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