AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Talks vs. Hormuz Risk: Trump says Washington and Tehran are resuming talks and calls it Iran’s “last chance,” but Iran denies US negotiations and says talks are only with Oman on a temporary Hormuz route; meanwhile a vessel was hit near Al Khasab, Oman, and Hormuz traffic stayed at a trickle as shipowners weigh safety. Iraq’s Balancing Act: Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala drew 4.88 million entrants since Muharram began, with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi attending—highlighting Iraq’s tight ties to both Washington and Tehran amid fears of renewed escalation. Iraq FX Watch: The dollar rate rose in local markets, with the parallel market up about 1,000 IQD per $100 versus the prior session, while the Central Bank’s official rate stayed at 131,000 IQD per $100. Oil Market Spillover: Exxon’s CEO warned gas prices won’t track crude quickly because pump prices follow refined product supply and demand; Aramco also reported a 44% profit jump despite Hormuz disruptions. Regional Trade/Industry: Iraq’s SOMO sold about 42m barrels in July, while Iraq-Turkey energy cooperation continues, including a one-year pipeline deal covering 750,000 bpd.
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