AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHormuz Oil Transit: Iraqi President Nizar Amidi said some Iraqi oil tankers are being facilitated through the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing Iraq will not let its territory be used to launch attacks and warning the strait’s fate affects the whole world. Sovereignty & Security: Amidi also reiterated Iraq’s constitutional line that weapons must be under state control, pointing to Najaf’s religious authority support, as Baghdad prepares for the Sept. 30 end of the international coalition mission. Cabinet Completion: Amidi said only two or three ministerial posts remain unresolved, with political blocs pushing to finish the cabinet amid regional risks. State Banking Slowdown: Shafaq News reports many state-owned banks have sharply curtailed lending without clear 2026 credit plans, hitting construction, SMEs, investment, and housing finance. Trade & Transport: Iraq’s trucks have begun operating under the UN-backed TIR transit system for the first time, aiming to turn Iraq into a regional logistics corridor. Connectivity Policy: Iraq’s Communications Ministry denied signing a direct Starlink agreement, saying Earthlink and others remain partners while Starlink could join later.
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