AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnti-Corruption Crackdown in Power Sector: Iraqi security forces in Erbil detained Electricity Ministry undersecretary Khalid Ghazai Attiya, as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on corruption and illegal grid connections. Kurdistan Drone Threats: Kurdistan authorities said coalition forces intercepted three suicide drones over Erbil early Friday, with no casualties, as attacks tied to the US-Iran war continue. Hormuz Tensions Hit Oil Shipping: The UAE blamed Iran for drone attacks on two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it piracy and demanding unconditional reopening, while the wider standoff keeps global oil supply risk elevated. Iraq-US Exit Deadline Under Strain: With the US-led coalition withdrawal set for Sept. 30 and militia disarmament tied to the same date, Baghdad is raising alert levels, underscoring how hard it is to meet Washington’s conditions without renewed internal conflict. Baghdad Retail Expansion: Lebanese restaurant Al Beiruti announced plans to open its first Iraqi branch in Baghdad’s Iraq Mall, signaling continued growth in the capital’s consumer and private-sector scene.
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