AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shock for Iraq’s Energy Trade: The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, then revoked a license tied to Iranian oil sales; Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Trump said the interim MoU is “over” but talks can continue—raising new risks for shipping and oil flows that Iraq depends on. Basra Industrial Finance: KEPPT has hired J.P. Morgan to arrange development financing for a $1.6bn urea plant in Basra (1.15m tpy), aiming to cut Iraq’s urea imports; FEED was done by KBR, with construction set for 2027 and operations in 2030. Basra Logistics Upgrade: Daewoo E&C says it completed a $440m highway linking Al-Faw Port to Um Qasr, a key step for Iraq’s Development Road logistics push. Food Supply Seasonality: Qatar’s early fresh dates (rutab) are hitting markets as harvest begins—an example of how regional agri supply chains are starting to move again. Regional Energy Route Talk: TotalEnergies’ CEO told reporters Syria could serve as an “alternative route” for Iraq-to-Mediterranean transit, but security still blocks operations.
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