AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Brinkmanship: Trump says he will pause new US strikes on Iran, claiming allies have agreed “rapidly” on deal parameters that include the “immediate, complete and total” opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat, while Iran rejects the idea of a requested pause and stays on high alert. Regional Security Pressure on Iraq: Jordan warns it will strike Iran-backed militias if they attack Jordan, and Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi orders deterrent measures and a joint security committee to stop attacks from Iraqi territory, after US-Saudi strikes hit logistics sites tied to Iran-backed groups. Iraq-Türkiye Oil Lifeline: Ankara and Baghdad extend the Kirkuk–Ceyhan crude pipeline deal for one year, guaranteeing at least 750,000 barrels per day and pushing a broader framework for oil, electricity, and water cooperation. Arbaeen Mobilization: Iraq ramps up transport and security for Arbaeen in Karbala, adding buses and rail services to move millions of pilgrims. Kirkuk-Turkic Politics: Kirkuk’s move to join the Turkic municipalities union sparks debate over transparency and local benefits. Yazidi Commemoration: Kurdistan leaders reaffirm support for Yazidis during their summer festival, as communities mark ongoing persecution and resistance.
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