AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSecret Base Fallout: PMF teams in Najaf surveyed a site in the desert after Wall Street Journal claims of an “American-Israeli” covert position—while Baghdad’s Joint Operations Command has repeatedly denied unauthorized foreign activity. Cabinet Crunch: In Amman, Ali al-Zaidi met Mohammed al-Halbousi over Sunni “points” for government posts, but talks stalled; Thursday’s vote is shadowed by disputes over restricting weapons and whether Iran-linked armed factions get any role in state institutions. Media Clampdown: Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission banned analyst Hussein al-Shalakh from TV for 60 days for “incitement” and conduct violations. Security Moves: Military Intelligence arrested an ISIS suspect tied to 2015 Kirkuk killings, as F-16s hit ISIS positions in Hamrin. Energy Pressure: Iraq is boosting Basrah crude exports via the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline and cutting May crude prices sharply to keep shipments moving through Hormuz. Local Governance: Tikrit launched a campaign to shut alcohol shops, seeking pledges from owners and removing stock from city-center stores.
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