AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIraq Anti-Corruption: Iraq’s anti-graft drive is drawing scepticism even as dramatic Green Zone raids seize cash, gold and luxury items from senior figures, with officials pushing tougher enforcement and rewards for whistleblowers. Hormuz Shock for Iraq’s Energy: The US-Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz is rattling oil flows and prices, with Washington revoking Iran oil sales permissions and striking dozens of targets while Iran hits US-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait—raising shipping risk that matters for Iraq’s export economics. Iraq-Iran Political Ties: Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, with Iraq’s PM and major religious leaders attending, while the wider Gulf security picture remains tense and negotiations are on hold. Basra Industry & Finance: J.P. Morgan has been tapped to arrange financing for KEPPT’s $1.6bn urea plant in Basra, aiming to cut Iraq’s urea import reliance and support agriculture. Infrastructure Delivery: Daewoo E&C says it has completed a $440m highway linking Al-Faw Port to Um Qasr, reinforcing Iraq’s logistics push. Trade Links in the Region: Armenia’s economy ministry met UAE, Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar diplomats to expand Armenian product presence across Persian Gulf markets, including logistics and B2B deals.
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