AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIraq–Jordan Security Ties: Jordan’s PM Jaafar Hassan met Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Halbousi, stressing that Iraq’s security is a pillar of Jordan’s stability as both sides focus on cross-border threats from non-state armed groups and airspace risks. Iraq’s Militia Integration Push: Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi outlined plans to integrate Iranian-backed PMF factions into state institutions, a move welcomed by the US as part of broader sovereignty and disarmament efforts amid recent regional attacks. World Bank Growth Warning for the Region: The World Bank cut its global growth outlook to 2.5% for 2026, warning energy disruptions could drag growth to 1.3% if market stress worsens, with Iraq among the Middle East economies hit hardest. Iraq Energy Pressure from Hormuz Risk: With Strait of Hormuz disruptions still shaping oil and fuel flows, coverage highlights how Iraq faces mounting fiscal strain and operational stress in its energy sector as export routes and revenues remain vulnerable. Kurdistan Youth Investment: In Erbil, Masrour Barzani inaugurated Kurdistan’s largest youth center, aiming to boost skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation with a modern facility already drawing 1,400 members in its pilot phase.
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