AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPower & Energy Resilience: Iraq’s summer blackouts are pushing more households toward solar. A Baghdad family says generator use is becoming too costly, especially after Iran cut gas supplies following regional attacks, while experts estimate private solar installs at 5–10 million dinars. World Bank & Infrastructure: The World Bank approved a $900m project to upgrade Iraq and Kurdistan road networks, aiming to improve safety, reliability, and trade links across major corridors. Oil Market Pressure: OPEC output fell to a multi-decade low as the US blockade tightens pressure on Iran and disruptions hit the Strait of Hormuz, with Iraq among the affected producers. Sanctions & Fuel Smuggling: OFAC sanctioned a network shipping Iranian LPG disguised as Omani fuel to South and East Asia, using UAE/China front firms and shadow shipping to evade sanctions. Maritime Security: Reports highlight how tankers increasingly “go dark” by switching off tracking to slip through Hormuz amid attacks and tighter enforcement. Nuclear Safety Alarm: The IAEA called the Barakah nuclear plant attack a serious compromise of nuclear safety, with regional states reiterating condemnation and support for technical safeguards.
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