AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil Smuggling: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered a probe into alleged fuel smuggling in Jurf al-Nasr, a stronghold of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah; parliament’s speaker also called for an inquiry. Beirut Killing: Iraq will send security officials to Lebanon to assist the investigation into former MP Ahmed al-Alwani’s murder. A Lebanese suspect is detained, while two alleged accomplices reportedly fled to Syria; motives remain unclear. Khor Mor Attack: A drone strike on Kurdistan’s main gas field disrupted power supplies. Baghdad has pledged a security investigation, and parliament formed a review committee. Militia Disarmament: An adviser to al-Zaidi says no deal is expected this year, with the deadline for bringing faction weapons under state control pushed to June 2027. Infrastructure: Iraq plans a new Baghdad airport designed to handle 20 million passengers annually. Economic Reform: Baghdad and the IMF made progress on a proposed three-year reform plan covering banking, electricity, governance and anti-corruption measures. Cultural Heritage: Baghdad’s first Jewish museum is drawing visitors to a restored school, showcasing documents and photographs from a community that once played a major role in Iraqi life.
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