AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSovereignty and Security: Baghdad says it will not let armed groups use Iraqi territory to attack Gulf neighbors, as an Iraqi faction warns the US against using the country’s airspace to strike Iran. Defense: Iraq is exploring Canadian drone-surveillance and counter-drone systems, while Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has taken direct control of the intelligence service after dismissing its chief. Oil Routes: Saudi Arabia has given preliminary approval to revive an Iraq oil-export pipeline, but a replacement line, ownership disputes and political agreement remain hurdles. Baghdad and Damascus have also discussed reviving the Kirkuk–Baniyas route. Public Finances: Iraq reported about $30 billion in revenue through August, with oil providing 77%, as conflict-related export disruptions weigh on the economy. Community: Mandaeans gathered along Baghdad’s Tigris for the Feast of Prosperity, holding traditional baptisms and prayers.
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