AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIraq’s Cabinet Share Fight: The Al-Azm Alliance rejected a proposal to cut its next cabinet share from two ministries to one after the arrest of its leader, Muthanna al-Samarrai, over alleged corruption, insisting it is entitled to Planning and Culture. Health & Industry: Iraq is trying to bring back major drugmakers, including GSK, after talks in the UAE, aiming to expand cancer treatments and vaccines and reduce import gaps. Telecom Court Ruling: An Iraqi court upheld the regulator CMC’s decision to suspend Korek Telecom operations, overturning an injunction and citing legal procedures and public interest. Energy Deals: Iraq and Shell discussed boosting gas production in Basra, expanding use of associated gas, and cutting flaring while improving fuel supply for power and industry. Kurdistan Developments: Erbil began construction of the Grand Barzani Mosque, while KRI President Nechirvan Barzani said Syria’s SDF integration into state institutions could mark a new phase for rights and stability. Regional Security: Germany ended its military advisory mission in Iraq’s Kurdistan region as the Sept. 30 coalition pullout deadline approaches. War Fallout: NBC reported Iran’s attacks damaged US intelligence posts and surveillance hardware across the region, including sites in Iraq, with repair costs running into billions. Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran warned military vessels could be barred from Hormuz under a proposed Oman framework, while broader shipping and mine-clearing talks continue.
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