AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIraq-Iran Diplomacy: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein spoke by phone with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Strait of Hormuz developments, with Baghdad urging dialogue and warning against steps that could escalate tensions, while Iran said talks are with Oman and not the US. Regional Security: Iraq’s Ministerial Council for National Security, chaired by PM Ali al-Zaidi, ordered strict measures to stop any attacks launched from Iraqi territory against neighboring states, including forming a joint security committee and stressing Iraq will not be a launchpad. Kurdistan & Sinjar: KRG President Masrour Barzani renewed calls for Baghdad to implement the Sinjar Agreement to enable the safe return of Yazidis, as Iraq marked the 12th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide and PM al-Zaidi pledged justice, uncovering abductees’ fate, and rebuilding Sinjar. Arbaeen Update: Iraqi authorities said 4,887,660 foreign pilgrims entered Iraq since Muharram, with security and logistics plans under PM supervision. Energy & Trade: OPEC+ approved a September production increase of 188,000 bpd, while Iraq also pushed oil export routes via Türkiye amid Hormuz disruption fears. Yemen Escalation Watch: Reports of Saudi contingency planning against Yemen’s Houthis revived worries of a wider Red Sea front.
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