AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIraq-Iran Banking Reset: Iran’s central bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati met Iraqi counterparts in Baghdad to ease banking barriers, speed access to funds held in Iraqi banks, and simplify procedures for Iranian traders and exporters. Anti-Corruption & Payroll Crackdown: Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity said it found 549 “ghost employees” and accused collusion involving banks; Rasheed Bank denied any role beyond processing salary payments from official payroll lists. Fuel Supply Management: Iraq’s Oil Ministry dismissed a Baghdad fuel distribution director over administrative violations, with an acting replacement expected to keep supplies flowing. Provincial Power Fight: Iraqi lawmakers asked parliament to freeze provincial councils and budgets, reviving decentralization tensions and raising legal concerns given the councils’ elected term. Oil Route Diversification: Reuters reports Iraq’s planned Iraq-Syria crude pipeline to bypass Hormuz could take about four years and cost at least $15bn, as Hormuz disruption reshapes export planning. Regional Security Tensions: Iran condemned drone attacks on Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani’s office, warning against “false-flag” moves and urging vigilance. Sports Despite Strain: Iraq will send five boxers to a Kazakhstan tournament to prepare for the 2026 Asian Games despite severe financial constraints.
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