AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIraq Water Security: Iraq’s strategic water reserves rebounded to 34 billion cubic meters after hitting a 1933-era low of 5 billion earlier in 2026, with officials crediting seasonal rainfall but warning that distribution and long-term management still need tight cross-provincial coordination. Iraq-US Tech & Investment Push: Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi is set to visit Washington to expand cooperation in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, technology, and the digital economy, with oil and gas deals expected to be part of the agenda. Iraq Heritage & Accountability: Iraq is moving to convert the Saddam-era Salman Castle Prison into a heritage site documenting abuses, including torture and mass graves, with culture ministry steps underway. IoT Privacy Tech: Researchers reported a moisture-activated, stretchable battery designed to permanently disable IoT sensors when exposed to water—aimed at self-destructing electronics for privacy-sensitive devices. Hormuz Shockwaves: The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as US-Iran exchanges drive oil volatility and push Gulf states to accelerate pipeline and alternative export plans to reduce chokepoint risk.
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