AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKurdistan–Turkey Talks: Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met Turkey’s ambassador to Iraq, Anıl Bora İnan, stressing security, trade ties, and the need to resolve Erbil–Baghdad disputes through dialogue. Oil Exports Restart: The KRG and Baghdad agreed to resume Kurdistan oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port, with the federal government covering attacks on oil facilities in Iraqi territory. Arms Under State Control: Iraq began a first phase of integrating Saraya al-Salam into state security in Samarra, while a joint committee was formed to sever PMF ties and consolidate weapons under Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s authority. Fuel Crunch in Baghdad: Gasoline shortages are pushing drivers back to the black market, where prices can reach triple the official rate. Basra–Iran Border Move: Basra plans to open its largest crossing with Iran next week, including a 36-km rail corridor and compensation for affected homes. National Mourning: Iraq declared three days of mourning after Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq al-Fayyadh’s death in Najaf. US Travel Warning: The US Embassy in Israel urged Americans across the region to stay alert as tensions with Iran persist.
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