AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq-US Pivot: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi will travel to the U.S. next week for UN General Assembly talks with President Trump, signaling a shift from security ties toward longer-term economic cooperation, including a US Chamber of Commerce session. Oil & Currency Watch: The Iraqi dinar (USD/IQD) is nearing 160,000 amid market speculation, while Iraq also moves to diversify exports away from Hormuz as regional disruptions threaten energy flows. Kurdistan Security & Economy: KRG PM Masrour Barzani says Kurdistan will “defeat” current threats through unity and deeper Baghdad coordination, as the region faces repeated missile/drone pressure tied to the wider Iran conflict. Trade Curbs on Israel: Iraq’s foreign ministry welcomed a group of countries’ plan to restrict trade in Israeli settlement goods, framing it as a step to deter settlement policies under international law. Regional Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline damage and wider Red Sea/Hormuz risks are expected to keep pushing fuel prices higher, with analysts warning the impact could intensify.
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