AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Iraqi PM’s reform push: Ali al-Zaidi took office pledging a “comprehensive” economic reform plan and a tougher anti-corruption drive, with government approval already secured for 14 of 23 minister posts. Oil shock from Hormuz: Iraq’s new Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair said exports through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed to just 10 million barrels in April (from about 93 million monthly before the war), as tankers stay away over insurance and the southern export route is strained. Workarounds via Turkey: Baghdad says it’s exporting about 200,000 bpd from Kirkuk via the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline, aiming to lift capacity to 500,000 bpd, while talks with Ankara and OPEC are back on the table. Regional pressure on energy prices: With US-Iran tensions still high, global oil benchmarks jumped again this week on renewed Hormuz disruption fears. Sovereignty flashpoint: A fresh report claims Israel built a secret base in Iraq’s western desert to support air operations against Iran—sparking renewed questions about Baghdad’s ability to respond.
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