AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iraq Exit Plan: President Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi confirmed all US troops will fully withdraw by September 30, ending the 23-year mission, while Washington shifts toward economic ties. Militia Disarmament Link: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said deeper cooperation depends on Iraq asserting sovereignty and disarming Iran-aligned militias blamed for 600+ attacks on US personnel. White House Energy Push: Trump teased “massive” oil deals and said American companies will expand in Iraq; Iraq is also seeking bigger investment and energy partnerships. Pipeline Alternatives to Hormuz: The US backs efforts to revive the Iraq-Syria Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, and Turkey and Iraq are nearing a 12-month extension of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan crude route. Corruption & State Control: Zaidi reiterated Iraq will not allow any group to carry weapons outside state authority after September 30. Regional Pressure & Oil Prices: Basra crude jumped more than 8% amid rising regional tensions and higher global benchmarks. Local Incidents: A drone crash at Al-Faw Port caused no damage.
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