AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoShia Funeral in Najaf: Thousands of mourners packed Iraq’s holy city of Najaf as the coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved through streets toward the Imam Ali shrine, with Iraq declaring a public holiday and heavy security in place; the procession is set to continue to Karbala before burial in Mashhad. US-Iran Escalation: The funeral unfolded alongside renewed US-Iran hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, after the US launched strikes on Iran and reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil sales; Trump said the interim MoU/ceasefire is “over” but talks can continue, while Iran retaliated with attacks reported toward US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Energy Pressure: Oil prices jumped as the renewed fighting raised fears of further disruption to Hormuz shipping, a key route for global fuel flows. Basra Industry Deal: J.P. Morgan arranged development financing for a planned $1.6 billion urea plant in Basra, aiming to cut Iraq’s urea imports and support agriculture. Anti-Corruption Scrutiny: Iraq’s anti-corruption crackdown drew scepticism despite dramatic raids and mass seizures of cash and valuables.
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