AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSaudi-Iraq Pipeline Crisis: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks blamed on Iraqi territory, with Baghdad confirming the launch origin from Iraq and dismissing a Maysan commander; Iraq also seized a drone-launching platform inside its borders and says it is pursuing suspects. Iraq-Iran Border Moves: Iraq closed three Iran crossings (Shalamcheh, al-Shib, Mandali) and shut the al-Tayyib area in Maysan while investigating, and approved an Iranian request for a joint probe into border drone-launch platforms. Regional Diplomacy: Iraqi and Iranian foreign ministers discussed border closures, Yemen, and a joint committee, while Pakistan condemned the pipeline attack and reaffirmed support for Saudi sovereignty; Gulf and Arab states also condemned the strike. Houthi Escalation: Houthis launched missiles and drones at a Saudi base in Sharurah, threatened deeper attacks, and their Red Sea advance is raising shipping and oil-risk fears. Energy Deals & Industry: Iraq signed a 25-year Ajil oil and gas development deal to boost gas and crude output, and a separate report flagged a medical oxygen shortage in Iraq. Security Update: An airstrike hit three ISIS positions in Diyala’s Hamrin Mountains.
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