Strait of Hormuz Shock: Iraq’s oil exports have plunged from about 3.4 million bpd to roughly 1.5–1.7 million bpd as the waterway stays closed, pushing Baghdad to seek alternative routes and diversify exports. Anti-Graft Drive: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s “Dawn Crackdown” keeps widening: Iraq arrested senior Trade Ministry official Hashem Al-Sudani and detained former Salah al-Din governor Ahmed al-Jubouri (Abu Mazen), while courts issued warrants tied to former labor minister Ahmed Al-Asadi and other high-profile figures. Korek Telecom Clash: Iraq’s comms regulator moves to suspend Korek Telecom, but Korek says the CMC lacks authority and points to a prior settlement. Regional Security Fallout: Parliament ordered an investigation into claims of prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes on PMF headquarters, as lawmakers also urged urgent UN action over the attacks. Economy & Services: Iraq opened its first IMAX cinema in Baghdad and is accelerating digital transformation of banking and customs. Water Crisis Tech: Baghdad signed a deal with Turkish firm Kolaysoft for digital monitoring of surface and groundwater. Kurdistan Trade Hit: PM Barzani said US-Iran war-related attacks cut Kurdistan trade by 70% and disrupted investment. Justice for ISIS Victims: In Nineveh, 25 of 55 mass grave sites remain unopened, with work at about 54%.