AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoKurdistan Budget: A KRG delegation arrived in Baghdad for talks on the 2027 budget. Erbil is seeking a 14.14% share, above the 12.68% in the draft, and says regional public workers’ salaries must be treated equally. Kurdish Political Rift: Tensions between the KDP and PUK have deepened after parliament met without the PUK, which has withdrawn from the government. Analysts warn the split could revive two rival administrations. Iran Border Dispute: Iraq’s foreign minister said Washington asked Baghdad to close all but two crossings with Iran. The Badr bloc rejected the request and urged the government to reopen crossings, casting the issue as a challenge to Iraqi sovereignty. Militia Pressure: As US efforts to restrict Iran’s supply routes expand, an analysis warns Iran-backed Iraqi factions may challenge Baghdad. Kataib Hezbollah has accused Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi of amassing wealth while denying control of airport contracts. Public Services: Al-Zaidi launched work on 50,000 housing plots in Anbar under a national initiative for eligible families.
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