AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Debate: Qatar’s foreign ministry adviser Majed Al Ansari said Hormuz will stay vital for global trade, pushing back on US Treasury claims it could become “worthless” in two years as Gulf states expand land pipelines and trucking. Iraq–Turkey Energy Deal: Iraq and Turkey agreed on a joint oil refinery in Ceyhan under a renewed pipeline framework, aiming to boost refined exports to Europe. Northern Exports Update: Kirkuk and KRI crude exports via the Iraq–Turkey route held around 220,000 bpd, offering an alternative as Hormuz disruptions bite. Baghdad Housing Crackdown: Baghdad’s municipality faces calls to pause demolition/removal of homes built on agricultural land, with officials warning against clearing orchards and unplanned urban sprawl. Jobs for Graduates: PM Ali al-Zaidi ordered permanent and contract hiring for long-waiting graduates through the federal budget, amid ongoing protests. Security & Crime: Iraqi forces detained a suspected drug network leader in Babil after clashes, seizing drugs and weapons. Kurdistan Budget Talks: KRG finance officials are in Baghdad to negotiate the 2027 federal budget share. Environment Watch: Aynda warned air pollution in Iraq and the KRI is worsening, citing unregulated refineries, vehicle emissions, generators, and waste burning. IS Detention Transfers: Turkey repatriated 184 nationals from Iraq prisons, including key fugitives tied to IS networks.
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