AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq Anti-Corruption & Security Push: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is prioritizing a border port anti-corruption drive and stepping up pressure on armed groups as the Sept. 30 U.S. withdrawal deadline nears, with reports saying Baghdad is studying possible action against Kataib Hezbollah strongholds if militias don’t disarm. Oil Exports Under Pressure: Iraq’s oil exports have rebounded to about 2 million bpd in August after the Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Baghdad continues talks to secure alternative routes and reduce reliance on the chokepoint. Diplomacy for New Export Corridors: Lebanon and an Iraqi delegation met in Beirut to revive the Kirkuk–Tripoli pipeline, aiming to turn Lebanon into a storage and re-export hub for Iraqi crude and refined products. Regional Military Tensions: The U.S.-Iran standoff over Hormuz remains tense as Trump escalates rhetoric about declaring the strait “US territory,” while CENTCOM moves to build a multinational suicide-drone task force. US Drone Losses Raise Alarm: Reports say the U.S. lost roughly 25% of its MQ-9 Reaper fleet in the Iran war, costing over $1.3bn, underscoring how hard it is to sustain air operations in the region. Local Governance & Oversight: Iraq also continues weapons-control and militia-related measures, including efforts to track large numbers of weapons and close fake PMF-linked offices.
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