AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew PM Takes Office: Iraq officially handed power to Ali al-Zaidi, who swore in as prime minister and pledged a “comprehensive” reform push to fight corruption and diversify the economy. Reform vs. Deadlock: Parliament backed a partial cabinet (14 of 23 ministers), leaving key posts like interior and defense still contested. Oil Shock from Hormuz: Iraq’s oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed to 10 million barrels in April (from about 93 million monthly pre-war), as tanker insurance and war risks choke flows; Baghdad is leaning on the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline and talks with Turkey to lift exports from 200,000 bpd toward 500,000 bpd. Security Crackdown Abroad: In the U.S., an Iraqi commander tied to Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah was charged in New York over alleged plans for attacks on Jewish sites across the U.S. and Europe. Regional Noise: Loud Baghdad blasts were later blamed on artillery salutes for the government handover. Diplomatic Signals: India’s Modi congratulated al-Zaidi, while Iran and others continue pressing de-escalation amid Hormuz tensions.
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