AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoHormuz & Iraq Oil Exports: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the US lifts the blockade, sanctions and unfreezes assets, as he heads to Baghdad for talks that include safe transit for Iraqi crude and how to handle non-state armed groups. Energy Routes & Costs: With Hormuz traffic disrupted, analysts say bypass projects and new oil routes take years and billions, keeping pressure on global prices and Iraq’s export options. Iraq Finance & Currency: Iraq is again debating a long-stalled plan to “delete zeros” from the dinar amid a budget squeeze worsened by reduced oil revenues. Anti-Corruption & State Control: Iraq’s disarmament push continues as PMF-linked Harakat al-Nujaba releases an intelligence chief after detention, while Baghdad also probes drone attacks on Kurdistan leadership. Agriculture Payments: Farmers protested in Baghdad demanding overdue wheat dues, with the cabinet approving a plan to settle payments via the next budget draft. Regional Trade Logistics: Gulftainer plans to expand Khorfakkan capacity as shipping reroutes around Hormuz, while Jordan reports rising electricity exports to Iraq.
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