AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEBRD Outlook for Iraq: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cut its 2026 growth forecast for Iraq by 5.1 points, now expecting a 1.5% contraction, blaming the Middle East war’s energy shock and supply-chain strain. Gulf Shipping Pressure: Fresh Iran–US flare-ups saw missiles and drones aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait reported as intercepted or failing, while Qeshm Island strikes and Hormuz disruption fears kept oil prices moving. Maritime Risk for Iraq Ports: Reports say an IRGC attack hit MSC containerships off Iraq’s Umm Qasr, raising security concerns for regional shipping lanes. Arms and State Control: Iran-backed Iraqi factions Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Imam Ali Brigades announced plans to disengage from PMF and place weapons under state control, a move tied to Sistani’s call for a state monopoly on arms. Nuclear Security Spillover: The IAEA said the UAE’s Barakah plant drone attack was “carefully targeted,” with repairs expected in weeks, and noted the drone was launched from Iraq—highlighting wider regional risks to critical infrastructure.
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