AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMilitias Under Pressure: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi urged armed factions to operate under state authority, echoing Muqtada al-Sadr’s move to integrate Saraya al-Salam into government institutions—an effort shaped by continued U.S. pressure to curb Iran-aligned militia influence. Counter-Terror & Regional Fallout: The U.S. indicted an Iraqi-Iranian Kataib Hezbollah-linked commander, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, over alleged plots targeting Jewish sites across Europe and North America, underscoring how Iraq-based networks remain tied to wider international security concerns. U.S.-Iran Truce Talks: Washington and Tehran reached a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and restart nuclear talks, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a central sticking point as Kuwait reports missile threats and violations. Baghdad’s Political Signals: The Chaldean Catholic Church’s new patriarch, Paul III Nona, held meetings in Baghdad including with Prime Minister al-Zaidi, reflecting ongoing state-religious engagement amid political realignment. Security Operations: Iraqi forces continued anti-ISIS actions in northern areas, including operations in Kirkuk and Nineveh that targeted extremist positions and hideouts.
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