AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq Security & State Control: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi is pushing phased disarmament of armed groups, after Muqtada al-Sadr’s Saraya al-Salam move into state institutions—while Iran-aligned factions remain split, and Kataib Hezbollah/Nujaba reportedly refuse to hand over weapons. US-Iraq Diplomacy: Trump’s appointment of Tom Barrack as special envoy for both Iraq and Syria signals Washington is treating the two files together, with analysts expecting renewed pressure on Baghdad over disarmament. Regional Flashpoints: Ashab al-Kahf warned it could target Israel’s Eilat if Beirut is attacked, while reports also say US-Iran talks are hitting new friction amid Lebanon escalation. Aviation & Tourism: Iraq plans to inaugurate Nasiriyah International Airport within months, with a Chinese contractor and upgrades that could lift capacity from 750,000 passengers/year to 2.5 million after expansion. Digital Economy: HalaPremium.com launched a curated MENA digital asset marketplace focused on AI, Web3, and Vision 2030 themes. Tech & Markets: Commodity and stock swings continue as US-Iran negotiations and Strait of Hormuz risks feed into oil, gold, and broader market volatility.
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