AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIraq–US–Iran War Costs & Politics: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing the Iran war has cost $37.5bn so far and pushed for a $1.5tn defense budget, with lawmakers also facing public backlash and questions over casualty reporting. Regional Security & Diplomacy: As Washington weighs diplomacy but keeps striking, Iraq’s role keeps surfacing in the wider push to manage escalation across Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. Arbaeen Preparations: Iraq’s government is gearing up for Arbaeen with a security plan activated July 20, 52.5bn dinars allocated, and 2,400 buses leased to move pilgrims toward Karbala. Anti-Corruption Oversight: Iraq’s Federal Board of Supreme Audit is under scrutiny after claims that some audit offices failed to catch or report violations, prompting calls for parliament to review performance and pursue legal action. Pilgrimage & Cross-Border Coordination: Iran says 1.3m+ people have registered via its Samah system, while both sides coordinate services and transport for the mass religious event. Christian Return Appeal: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi urged Christians to return after a mass exodus, but critics say security, rule of law, and political representation remain the real sticking points. Security Crackdown: Baghdad security forces reportedly dismantled child trafficking networks and disrupted a drone manufacturing workshop, underscoring the government’s tightening security posture.
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