AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Pay Pressure: Iraq’s oil-export crunch tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions is hitting household stability, with reports that many public employees still haven’t received July salaries and officials warning payments could slip further if exports stay disrupted. Arbaeen at Peak Scale: Karbala saw record turnout as more than 22 million entered the province, with the Higher Committee saying the 2026 pilgrimage was a success on security and services; authorities also reported nearly 20 million visitors and thousands of Hussaini processions. Christian Return Debate: Iraqi Catholic bishops are set to review a government proposal encouraging Christians to return, as skepticism grows over security, discrimination, and land issues. Energy Moves: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum began natural gas deliveries from the Khor Mor field to Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity for Kirkuk’s Taza power station under a one-year deal. Regional Security Coordination: Iraq says it’s coordinating with Syria on border monitoring and deployments as both sides manage frontier crossings amid wider U.S.-Iran tensions. Currency Watch: Iraq’s currency in circulation rose to 113.560 trillion dinars ($86.3B) in May, adding liquidity pressure as revenues lag spending.
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