AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOil Export Routes: Lebanese officials met an Iraqi delegation in Beirut to revive the Kirkuk–Tripoli pipeline, positioning Lebanon as a storage and re-export hub for Iraqi crude and refined products while Baghdad seeks alternatives to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Energy Logistics: The talks covered operational readiness, border and road upgrades for heavy tanker traffic, and safety standards for storage facilities. Economic Strain in Iraq: With Hormuz-linked export limits squeezing state cash flow, reports say Iraqi public-sector salaries are arriving later, adding pressure to households and sparking small protests. Regional Fallout in Kurdistan: Four drones crashed in Erbil province, with no confirmed casualties; authorities suspect Iran or Iran-aligned militias amid repeated strikes on KRI infrastructure. Corporate Finance (Iraq-linked): Estithmar Holding reported solid H1 2026 results, with operations spanning Iraq and other regional markets, and market capitalization around QAR 20bn. Security & Sovereignty: Iraq’s PM al-Zaidi reiterated the timetable to end the international coalition’s military mission by Sept. 30, framing it as a step toward full sovereignty and development.
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