AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOil Exports & Hormuz: Iraq’s president said some Iraqi oil tankers are being facilitated through the Strait of Hormuz, warning the waterway’s disruption hits the whole world; the move follows Baghdad’s push for “facilities” during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s visit, as Iran authorized passage “so far” amid heightened US-Iran pressure. Banking & Credit: Iraq’s state banks have halted or sharply curtailed lending without clear 2026 credit plans, squeezing construction, SMEs, investment, housing and even electronic personal advances—raising calls for government and parliament to demand measurable targets. Trade Logistics: Iraqi trucks have started using the international TIR transit system for the first time, with early routes linking Saudi Arabia’s Arar crossing toward Central Asia to turn Iraq into a regional corridor. Telecom Policy: Iraq’s Communications Ministry denied signing a direct Starlink deal, saying Earthlink and others remain partners and Starlink could join within two years. Cabinet Formation: President Nizar Amedi said only two to three ministerial posts remain unresolved, with the government warning Hormuz-linked disruptions could pressure exports and public salaries. Energy Strategy: Kirkuk aims to lift crude exports through Türkiye to 1 million bpd as talks on oilfield development and infrastructure continue. Security Milestone: Iraq said the Sept. 30 coalition withdrawal will be a “historic transformation,” framing it as a shift to full state control.
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