AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq Anti-Corruption Push: Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council says it seized about $26m in cash, 60kg of gold and seven vehicles linked to former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan Al-Jumaili, as investigations into refinery waste and embezzlement continue. Oil Exports Recovery: Iraq’s daily oil exports since early August have rebounded to around 2 million bpd, the highest since the Feb. start of the Iran war, with exports totaling roughly 26m barrels in the first two weeks. Judiciary Asset Seizures: A separate court update in the same case confirms $20.34m plus 200m IQD and 60kg of gold were recovered, with legal steps ongoing against other suspects. Safety Enforcement in Kurdistan: Erbil says it has shut 900 non-compliant commercial buildings since the start of 2026 for failing fire and safety standards, citing flammable materials and electrical short-circuit risks. Regional Energy Pressure: With Hormuz under strain, Türkiye says Ceyhan could be turned into a “Rotterdam,” highlighting the Kirkuk–Ceyhan route and renewed transit arrangements to move Iraqi crude. Hormuz Standoff: Iran rejects Trump’s claim it will declare Hormuz U.S. territory, saying the strait “will remain Iranian,” as shipping risks keep rising.
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