AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoArmed Factions & State Control: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi met Muqtada al-Sadr’s representatives in Erbil to set up a committee to integrate Saraya al-Salam into state security and oversee the weapons handover, with Sadr’s one-week separation push aimed to finish by Eid al-Ghadir (June 4). Militia Pushback: Kataib Hezbollah vowed to keep its “militant action” despite US pressure to disarm, while also welcoming other armed groups’ steps to hand weapons to the state. Foreign Pressure & Sovereignty: Kataib Hezbollah criticized US and British envoys, urging Iraqi lawmakers to block meddling in domestic affairs. Budget Strain: Iraq’s 2026 budget faces a squeeze as oil exports fell sharply after Strait of Hormuz disruptions, forcing Baghdad to seek alternative routes. Regional Fallout: Iraq condemned rocket and drone attacks on Kuwait and urged restraint and dialogue. Water Security: Iraq is preparing for a potential water surge from Syria, with teams monitoring Euphrates flows and dam operations. Diplomacy: US State Department said Tom Barrack’s Syria envoy role ends, but he will keep overseeing key Iraq and Syria files. Religion & Community: The new Chaldean Catholic patriarch, Paulis III Nona, assumed duties in Baghdad. Sports: Iraq beat Andorra 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up ahead of the June 11 tournament.
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