AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKhor Mor Security: Baghdad and Erbil say they will work together to identify and prosecute those behind the drone strike on Kurdistan’s gas field, which halted production and cut power supplies. Officials are reviewing security arrangements as the investigation continues. Baghdad-Erbil Ties: During Masrour Barzani’s visit to Baghdad, the two governments discussed oil, salaries and the 2027 budget. US envoy Tom Barrack said a unified Kurdistan government and direct dialogue are vital to Iraq’s stability. Turkey-Iraq Relations: Turkey has begun withdrawing troops from the Bashiqa base near Mosul under a deal to transfer the facility to Iraqi forces by year’s end or early 2027. Iran Policy: Baghdad is seeking to mediate between Tehran and Washington while saying Iraq will not be used to launch attacks on its neighbors. The US is also pressing Iraq to close most crossings with Iran. Border Trade: Iraq reopened the Shib crossing with Iran after three weeks, while Mandali is due to close temporarily for maintenance. Kurdistan Politics: Barzani has called for talks with the PUK as the party’s withdrawal from the regional government deepens the political crisis.
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