AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoRegional Security: Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says Baghdad is investigating attacks launched from Iraqi territory against Gulf states and is pressing Iran-aligned factions to bring their weapons under state control through dialogue. He says Iraq rejects outside interference and is seeking better ties with Saudi Arabia. US Pressure: Sources say President Donald Trump warned Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi that Washington could strike Iraqi factions if they join a renewed Iran war. Oil: Iraq wants a higher OPEC+ production ceiling for 2027, above its current 4.431 million barrels per day, while pledging to respect agreed limits. Kurdistan Disputes: A row over the Kurdistan Region’s share of the 2027 budget has stalled a cabinet vote. In Nineveh, protesters blocked the Mosul-Erbil road over security arrangements and construction in disputed areas. Public Finances: Electronic payments reached $16.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as Iraq’s digital payment network continues to expand.
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