AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSaudi-Iraq Pipeline Crisis: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq hit sections near Riyadh and Medina, causing injuries and damage; Riyadh said it paused retaliation at Baghdad’s request while reserving the right to respond. Baghdad Accountability Measures: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed the Maysan Operations commander, ordered investigations into the province’s security structure, and later closed several border crossings for security checks, while keeping key Iran crossings open for passengers. Regional Fallout and Diplomacy: Lebanon’s foreign ministry condemned the attack as a violation of UN and international humanitarian law, while Iraq’s Kurdistan leadership and Pakistan also backed investigations and condemned the use of Iraqi territory for threats. Iran-Houthi Pressure on Energy Routes: The pipeline shutdown comes as Houthis advance around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb, raising fears of further disruption to global oil flows; Iran also announced Gulf talks in Oman on Strait of Hormuz security. Militia Disarmament Track: Iraq also moved on Sinjar’s YBS Yazidi militia, confirming weapons handover and integration steps into state forces.
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