AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArmed Forces Reshuffle: Muqtada al-Sadr’s Saraya al-Salam is being formally separated from the Patriotic Shiite Movement and placed under state authority, with a one-week process set in motion and civilian units to be transferred to Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous—raising fresh debate over Iraq’s long-running fight to keep weapons in state hands. Budget Pressure: Iraq is struggling to balance its 2026 budget as oil exports fall sharply after Strait of Hormuz disruption, pushing Baghdad to seek alternative routes and maintain internal financial stability. Gulf Tensions: Iraq condemned missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and urged restraint, amid US-Iran ceasefire talks and competing claims over who fired what. Oil Leadership: Iraq appointed oil veteran Bassim Mohammed Khudair as new Minister of Oil as exports remain squeezed by regional conflict. Daily Life: In Baghdad and beyond, more families are returning to homemade foods—yogurt, cheese, juices, and tomato paste—citing health concerns about preservatives and additives. Christian Community: The new Chaldean Catholic patriarch, Paulis III Nona, took office in Baghdad, as Iraq’s Christian population continues to decline since the 2003 war and ISIS era. Regional Spillover: Flooding along Syria’s Euphrates forced evacuations and disrupted water services across a 200-km stretch, while Iraq says it is monitoring potential upstream impacts.
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