AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIran Border: Iraq closed the busy al-Sheeb crossing to passenger and commercial traffic, officially citing rehabilitation and security upgrades. Reports say Washington is pressing Baghdad to restrict other crossings, but Iraq has not confirmed a wider shutdown. Kurdish Groups: Iran launched fresh strikes on an opposition group near Erbil, while Baghdad is weighing relocating Iranian Kurdish groups to Al-Muthanna; no decision has been announced. Security: A string of ISIS attacks around Kirkuk has renewed concerns about gaps in Iraq’s defenses since the US-led coalition ended its military mission. Economy: Domestic debt climbed 25% this year to 113.5 trillion dinars by August, while foreign reserves edged up to $81.5 billion. The dollar closed near 169,000 dinars per $100 in Baghdad. Shipping: Iraq’s national shipping line has resumed scheduled Gulf container service after more than 50 years, linking Dubai’s Jebel Ali port with Umm Qasr.
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