AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernment Shake-Up: Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi was sworn in with a partial cabinet after parliament approved 14 ministers but postponed key posts like interior and defense amid factional deadlock. State Arms Policy: Al-Zaidi’s program pledges a state monopoly on weapons, tightening control over security forces as the U.S. presses Baghdad to curb Iran-linked militias. Kurdish Pressure: Kurdish lawmakers signal possible withdrawal or boycott over delayed Kurdistan salaries, while Barzani leaders publicly back the new government and call for constitutional partnership. IMF Talks: Iraq has approached the IMF and World Bank for financial help tied to the Iran-war fallout and lost oil revenue from Hormuz disruptions. Hormuz Energy Stress: Iraq is reportedly cutting oil prices sharply to keep exports moving as the strait remains risky; meanwhile the UAE is fast-tracking a Fujairah bypass pipeline to reduce reliance on Hormuz. Security Incidents: A “high-risk” terrorism suspect was detained in Babil, and a drone linked to the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict was found in Dhi Qar. Big Claim in the Desert: Fresh reporting alleges a secret Israeli base in Iraq’s western desert—sparking renewed denials and political fallout.
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