AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSecret Israeli Bases in Iraq: Reports say Israel built two covert outposts in Iraq’s western desert to support strikes on Iran, including a second base confirmed by Iraqi officials after an incident in March when a shepherd’s truck was reportedly attacked by helicopter fire. UAE Nuclear Alarm: A drone strike near the Barakah nuclear plant sparked a fire but no radiation leak, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones coming from Iraqi airspace—prompting Baghdad to say it detected nothing and is investigating. Oil and Money Watch: Iraq exported 9.884 million barrels in April, bringing in about $1.087B, with oil still driving roughly 90% of state revenue. Regional Security Talks: Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met Italy’s defense minister in Rome to discuss counterterror cooperation and training for Peshmerga. Development Push: Iraq and UNDP signed a deal to back infrastructure, water resilience, agriculture value chains, and private investment. Ongoing Tensions: The drone and base revelations land as the region stays on edge amid stalled US-Iran diplomacy.
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