AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its eighth straight night of airstrikes on Iran, saying the moves are to “swiftly punish” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard after two US troops were killed and one went missing in a Jordan base attack; strikes targeted sites linked to Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran warns of “unforgettable lessons.” Kurdistan Under Pressure: In Iraq’s north, a drone hit a Kurdistan Freedom Party base near Erbil, wounding members, as Erbil and Sulaymaniyah also faced strikes and air-defense activity. Iraq-US Economic Push: Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi wrapped up his Washington visit, saying the US-Iraq economic partnership is entering a “new phase” after deals and MoUs worth $60bn. Energy Routes Beyond Hormuz: Iraq and Syria signed an MoU to rehabilitate a cross-border oil pipeline toward the Mediterranean, with Chevron involved, while Iraq’s North Oil Company says Kirkuk’s northern export line to Ceyhan is ready for pumping trials. Baghdad Daily Life: Baghdad families say safe, affordable play spaces for children are shrinking as green areas and public recreation decline. Sports: Kylian Mbappé overtook Messi to become the all-time World Cup top scorer and led the Golden Boot race after France’s 6-4 third-place loss to England.
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