AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraqi Air Force Response: Iraq pushed back on a Forbes claim about weak F-16 readiness, saying its fleet has flown 20,071 sorties since 2014 and carried out 1,300+ combat missions against ISIS, relying on Iraqi-trained engineering teams rather than constant foreign contractors. Archaeology in the North: In Saladin, an Iraqi explorer revived attention on the Al-Jabbar Well and fortress in the Makhoul Mountains, using drones and professional imaging to document the site and highlight its engineering significance. World Cup Travel Friction: Iraq’s World Cup fans face visa hurdles in the US, with consular services suspended in Iraq after the US-Iran conflict, forcing interviews abroad and leaving some applicants stuck. Energy Shock Watch: OPEC+ agreed to raise July output by 188,000 bpd, but analysts note the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively constrained, keeping oil prices volatile as Iran-Israel tensions flare. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister held calls with officials including Iraq, reiterating that ceasefire breaches must be treated as violations across all fronts.
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