AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Warm-Up: Iraq held Spain to a 1-1 draw in La Coruña, with Ferran Torres scoring for Spain before Merchas Doski equalized for Iraq in the 27th minute as Spain struggled to break a disciplined low block. US-Iran Tensions: A new U.S. security alert warns Americans across the Middle East to stay cautious as the situation “can change quickly,” with Iraq listed under Level 4 “Do Not Travel.” Militia Weapons Under State Control: In Samarra, Saraya al-Salam handed weapons to the Iraqi Army as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pushes a state monopoly on arms; other Iran-backed groups have signaled similar steps, but Kataib Hezbollah says it will not hand over “a single bullet.” Politics & Government Formation: Iraq’s parliament is expected to hold an extraordinary session to finish voting on remaining cabinet posts after delays over key ministries like defense and interior. Travel Ban Case: Irish engineer Robert Pether, released last year after a dispute involving Iraq’s central bank, remains under a travel ban in Baghdad. Kurdistan-Turkey Talks: Kurdistan leaders met Turkey’s ambassador to stress security, dialogue with Baghdad, and continued oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port.
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