AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf began a three-day Iraq visit, calling for a “new order” and stressing cooperation “without foreign interference,” while warning that “resistance” has become “global.” Weapons & State Control: Iraq’s push to restrict arms to the state is colliding with Iran-aligned factions, with proposals floating a “weapons management” approach under the prime minister rather than immediate disarmament. Kurdistan Flashpoint: Talks also covered Iran-linked attacks on the Kurdistan Region, as Baghdad tries to keep out of the US-Iran fight. Oil Route Pressure: Iraq’s leaders raised keeping exports moving through the Strait of Hormuz amid mounting shipping risks, while Baghdad also approved steps to diversify export routes. Security & Crime: Baghdad police seized $2M+ in counterfeit currency; Iraq also arrested a suspect over alleged drone sales via TikTok. Humanitarian Focus: A deputy speaker urged sustainable IDP solutions, pointing to Kurdistan’s role on World Humanitarian Day. Tech Access Warning: Kurdistan’s Korek users were told to add backup numbers to avoid losing access when verification messages stop. Economy Watch: Iraq railway passenger traffic fell 22.6% in 2025, with freight down 27%.
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