AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAlawite Rumor Control: Syria’s Supreme Islamic Alawite Council denied reports that its top spiritual leader Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal died, after claims circulated he was in Erbil. World Cup Build-Up: Iraq’s national team arrived in Philadelphia for the France clash, with fans welcoming the squad as they try to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to Norway. Currency Watch: The US dollar opened higher in Baghdad and Erbil, hovering around 156,000 IQD per $100. Oil Exports Shock: US-bound Iraqi crude fell to zero last week, while Iraq’s oil exports are expected to gradually return as routes stabilize. Energy Relief Measures: Baghdad approved free diesel for private generators in July-August to ease summer power shortages. Security Push: Iraq deployed forces to take control of border crossings and key checkpoints to curb smuggling and protect state revenues. Anti-Corruption Drive: Iraq’s Integrity Commission launched a review of government contracts and moves to pursue corruption cases, following a major reshuffle. Oil Exploration Restart: Iraq began drilling its first northern exploratory well since 1978. Drone Incident: A small drone crashed near Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi’s guesthouse in Anbar; officials said it carried no explosives.
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