AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iraq Diplomacy: US Special Envoy Tom Barrack met Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi in Baghdad, praising the Iraqi judiciary and pushing a “strong and mutually beneficial” partnership as Iraq prepares for a wider disarmament push. White House Visit: Iraq’s PM is set to be hosted by President Trump at the White House in mid-July, according to the US embassy and the Iraqi leader’s office. Armed Groups Disarmament: Barrack and al-Zaidi discussed urgency to complete disarmament and confine weapons to state authority, with the Iran conflict ceasefire framework seen as a key opening. Iran Deal & Oil Route: Iraq welcomed plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under the US-Iran MoU, but analysts warn oil flows may take weeks or months to fully normalize. Security Shake-Up: Iraq is reviewing security leadership ahead of a reshuffle that could hit top military, interior, intelligence, and PMF roles. Legal Win for Baghdad: Iraq avoided about $800m in compensation after winning an arbitration case brought by telecom firm Orange. World Cup Focus: Iraqi fans rallied in Boston ahead of the opener vs Norway, with star striker Aymen Hussein in the spotlight.
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