AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMilitias vs. the state: Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi urged armed factions to operate under state authority after Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his Saraya al-Salam to separate from his movement and integrate into government institutions, as Baghdad faces US pressure to curb Iran-aligned militia influence. Anti-corruption push: Iraq’s Integrity Commission says it stopped a bid to steal about 1.5 trillion dinars from Rafidain and Rasheed banks, arresting a network tied to forged cheques and a fake contract. Counter-ISIS sweep: Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service launched searches across multiple provinces targeting remaining ISIS cells and hideouts. Eid health measures: Iraq stepped up slaughterhouse inspections amid a CCHF spread, with Kirkuk reporting its first confirmed case of 2026. Regional pressure on Iraq’s economy: Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving up freight and steel costs for Iraq, with shipments rerouted and transport rates jumping sharply. Terror case with Iraq link: The US DOJ indicted an Iraqi-Iranian national tied to Kataib Hizballah/IRGC over alleged plots across Europe and North America, including an attempted attack targeting a New York City synagogue.
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