AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRed Sea & Yemen Escalation: Reports say Saudi Arabia is weighing a maritime defense coalition as Houthis resume attacks and a Red Sea blockade, raising fears of a wider Saudi-Yemen front. US-Iran Accusations: Iran’s foreign ministry says US strikes on Iranian civilian sites amount to war crimes, while Tehran also claims Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship was deliberate. Hormuz Diplomacy: Iraq’s FM Fuad Hussein and Iran’s Abbas Araghchi discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and avoiding steps that could escalate tensions. Arbaeen & Security: Iraqi authorities say 4.89M foreign pilgrims have entered for Arbaeen, with PM al-Zaidi overseeing security and logistics. Sinjar Anniversary: Barzani and Baghdad renewed calls to implement the Sinjar Agreement and ensure the safe return of Yazidis after the 12th anniversary of the genocide. Iraq’s Sovereignty Line: Al-Zaidi ordered “strict measures” and a joint security committee to stop attacks launched from Iraqi territory. Oil Route Deal: Iraq and Türkiye signed a one-year pipeline transit deal for at least 750,000 bpd via Ceyhan. Regional Shockwaves: Iraq denied claims of US aircraft landing at Ain al-Asad; meanwhile, a Kirkuk earthquake swarm was linked to the Zagros collision zone.
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