AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAshura in Iraq: Shiite pilgrims and locals marked Ashoura with major gatherings, including Karbala crowds and Baghdad’s Al-Kifah neighborhood reviving torch-and-sword processions and volunteer mawkibs serving mourners. World Cup — Iraq vs Senegal: Iraq’s final Group I match against Senegal in Toronto is being treated as a must-win “survival” game by both coaches, with Iraq still chasing a narrow path to the Round of 32. OPEC pressure on Iraq: Reuters reports Iraq is weighing “all available options,” including leaving OPEC, if its oil quota isn’t significantly raised after the UAE’s exit—an issue tied to the Iran-war squeeze on exports. Oil market — Hormuz jitters: Oil prices rose after a cargo ship was hit near Oman, renewing fears over Strait of Hormuz security and how fast flows can normalize. Environment enforcement: Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council ordered courts to pursue legal action against polluters, including government bodies, after pollution hotspots were flagged along the Euphrates. Regional water cooperation: Iraq and Syria signed an MoU on managing shared water resources, focusing on Euphrates coordination and data exchange. Kurdistan defense support: The US-led coalition supplied Peshmerga with equipment to back reform goals and strengthen anti-ISIS capabilities. Sports — Gulf football: The Gulf Cup Football Federation launched the Gulf Club Super Cup 2026, with Duhok set to host Al Rayyan on Aug. 13.
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