AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSecurity & Sovereignty: PM Ali al-Zaidi’s “first 100 days” are being framed as a shift toward state control of weapons and a “new phase” of security stability, as Baghdad presses to rein in Iran-backed militias ahead of the Sept. 30 coalition exit. Anti-Corruption: Iraq’s Integrity Commission arrested an electricity ministry undersecretary tied to transmission and distribution, as the crackdown widens. Drones in Kurdistan: Three drones were shot down over Erbil, with other reports of intercepted drones and wreckage near the airport; no casualties were reported, but airport operations were briefly disrupted. Regional Diplomacy: Iraq rejected “sovereignty violations” during security talks with Saudi Arabia, while Iraqi officials also met Syrian counterparts in Damascus to expand judicial cooperation, including committees on detainees. Customs & Digital Reform: Baghdad and Erbil agreed to roll out a unified digital ASYCUDA customs system, aiming to standardize border earnings and reduce leakage. Energy Routes: Lebanon and Iraq discussed reviving the Kirkuk–Tripoli pipeline as Baghdad seeks alternative export corridors beyond Hormuz. US Withdrawal Watch: Multiple reports say the US is on track to complete its remaining pullout by Sept. 30. Business & Daily Life: A Lebanese restaurant, Al Beiruti, plans to open in Baghdad’s Iraq Mall, adding to the capital’s growing retail scene.
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