AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIran Tensions: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told President Trump Iraq must not be used to launch attacks on neighboring countries, as Washington weighs renewed strikes on Iran. Baghdad is also urging de-escalation, while talks to disarm Iraqi factions are reportedly near deadlock. Kurdistan Politics: The Kurdistan parliament has selected a speaker after a two-year impasse, but PUK leader Bafel Talabani’s withdrawal from the regional government has shaken the power-sharing deal. Kirkuk Governance: The governor dispute continues as public services and stability deteriorate, with a reported 45-day window at the center of negotiations. Energy and Accountability: Saudi Arabia has given preliminary approval to revive an Iraq oil-export pipeline, but a replacement route and unresolved ownership issues remain obstacles. Separately, a former Iraqi oil official was sentenced to eight years in a $119 million kickback case.
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