AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shock to Iraq’s Oil: Iran announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping after U.S. airstrikes, threatening a major supply disruption that hits Iraq hardest because oil exports and budget revenues depend on the chokepoint. Iraq’s Credit Rating Held, Risks Rise: S&P Global affirmed Iraq’s sovereign ratings at B-/B but kept a negative outlook, warning that Middle East tensions and possible export-route disruptions could keep oil output and fiscal flows under pressure. Exports Drop Sharply: Reuters-linked trading data says Iraqi seaborne crude exports collapsed to about 96,000 bpd in May (around 3 million bpd total), down from 103 million bpd a year earlier, as marine traffic disruptions persist. Iraq-US Economic Push: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to visit Washington in July, with economic cooperation expected to top the agenda amid efforts to rein in Iranian-backed militias. Kurdistan Talks Resume: KDP says its political bureau has started meetings with Kurdistan Region parties to break the deadlock and restart government formation. Industry & Digital Growth: Zain Esports powered the PUBG MOBILE MENA Spring Series across seven countries including Iraq, signaling continued investment in regional tech and youth-focused entertainment.
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