AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoErbil–Baghdad Dispute: Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said talks with a federal delegation ended without agreement on the Region’s budget share, oil revenues or energy entitlements. Border Closure: Parliament is investigating Iraq’s shutdown of the Al-Sheeb crossing with Iran as Maysan protesters block an oilfield road and provincial officials threaten civil disobedience; Iran-bound truck traffic is shifting to the Mehran crossing. Regional Security: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched drones at the Komala opposition group in Iraqi Kurdistan, with reports of casualties. Oil Risks: An adviser warned a prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown could cut Iraq’s oil revenues by as much as 80%, putting salaries and public services at risk. Tishreen Anniversary: Iraqis rallied in Baghdad and Najaf to mark the 2019 protests, demanding accountability and better services; Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pledged dialogue. Government: Al-Zaidi appointed Rashad Khalaf Hashim acting director of his office.
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