AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIraq Anti-Corruption Push: Iraq’s Council of Ministers ordered corruption cases to be wrapped up within 60 days, with ministries told to coordinate faster with courts, act on Supreme Audit findings, and train staff for anti-graft performance. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also urged citizens to report stolen public assets, with legal financial rewards for informants, as the “Dawn Crackdown” continues. Oil & OPEC+ Pressure: OPEC+ is set to approve a modest August production quota increase, while Iraq warns it may withdraw if its quota doesn’t match its capacity—raising stakes for Iraq’s oil revenues and export planning. Strategic Exports: Basra Oil Company secured preliminary agreements to study strategic oil export pipeline routes, including options linking Basra to Haditha, Kirkuk and Ceyhan, with feasibility work involving Chevron and U.S. partners. Regional Trade Signals: Amman Chamber data show Jordan’s certificate-of-origin exports rose in H1 2026, with Iraq the top destination by value—highlighting ongoing regional commerce links. Energy Shipping Risk: Commentary flags that any U.S.-Iran Hormuz deal wording could still leave room for restrictions or tolls, a direct concern for Gulf shipping and Iraq’s energy trade.
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