AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIran Tensions: Trump has not decided whether to resume strikes, while US-Iran talks continue and Tehran warns of retaliation. An AP analysis found Iranian attacks damaged US sites in 26 locations, including Iraq, sharpening concerns for Baghdad if fighting restarts. Security: Iraq is exploring Canadian drone technology for border protection and pursuing air defenses from several suppliers as it works to secure its airspace. Energy and Finances: Saudi Arabia has given preliminary approval to revive an Iraq oil-export pipeline, but a replacement line, shared costs and unresolved ownership issues stand in the way. Iraq recorded $30 billion in revenue through August, 77% from oil, as the IMF prepares a lending program amid war-related economic risks. Government and Regional Ties: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has taken direct control of Iraq’s intelligence agency amid political rivalries. His recent Damascus visit focused on security and oil-export cooperation.
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