AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iraq Diplomacy: US special envoy Tom Barrack met Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi in Baghdad, praising the Iraqi judiciary and urging full disarmament of armed groups outside state control, ahead of al-Zaidi’s planned White House visit mid-July. Security & State Authority: The talks underline Washington’s push for weapons to be confined under Iraqi state authority, as Iraq tries to consolidate security after the new government’s formation. Regional Energy Shock: The US-Iran MoU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing crude prices, but experts warn oil and gas flows may take weeks or months to normalize—meaning Iraq’s regional energy environment may not stabilize overnight. International Condemnation: 79 countries condemned a drone attack linked to Iraq on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, calling it a violation of international law. Sports & National Mood: Iraqi fans marked the World Cup return after 40 years, gathering in Boston ahead of the Iraq vs Norway opener.
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