AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSecret Bases Shock: A New York Times investigation says Israel ran at least two covert bases in Iraq’s western desert with U.S. awareness, including a logistics hub near Al-Nukhaib used in the 2025 and 2026 Iran-related conflicts, and that Iraqi radar shutdowns were pressured during the fighting. Pilgrimage Surge: Baghdad’s Al-Kadhimiya received 4.06M+ pilgrims by noon for the Imam Al-Jawad commemoration, with a “weapons-free city” plan and no major security breaches reported. Politics Under Pressure: Former MP Raed al-Maliki filed a conflict-of-interest complaint against PM Ali al-Zaidi and the Electricity Minister, while the KDP weighs legal action over a ministerial vote it says lasted “seven seconds.” Governance Fight: The Sudani-led coalition’s Reconstruction and Development bloc says cabinet posts were distributed unfairly. Regional Tensions: Sulaymaniyah urged Iran to stop strikes on Kurdistan, citing 700+ sovereignty violations. Economy & Power: CBI data shows foreign reserves fell about $1.8B in April’s final week as Hormuz risk threatens exports. Sports & Services: Iraq’s World Cup squad heads to Spain on private air support, as the new Electricity Minister vows to end the power crisis.
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