AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US intensified strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north and disabling the oil tanker M/T Belma near Kharg Island, as Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Gulf allies and warned of wider escalation. Erbil Drone Threats: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi condemned drone attacks over Erbil, vowing to stop their recurrence after drones were shot down near the US consulate. Basra Oil Disruption: A drone crash hit an oil tanker at a Basra terminal, suspending crude loading at Iraqi terminals. Basra Tragedy: Basra declared three days of mourning after a hit-and-run killed 10 Iranian pilgrims heading to Karbala. Iraq-US Economic Push: Iraq and the US are set to unveil major economic agreements worth about $60 billion, with oil and gas deals aimed at reducing Hormuz risk. Hezbollah Sanctions: Iraq expanded sanctions targeting Hezbollah and ISIS-linked financing networks, including banking restrictions. Energy Routes Beyond Hormuz: Turkey and Iraq are nearing a 12-month extension of the Kirkuk-to-Ceyhan crude pipeline deal to keep exports flowing. Regional Diplomacy: Jordan and Iraq discussed advancing the Basra–Aqaba oil pipeline and electricity interconnection projects.
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