AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIraq–Turkey Energy & Trade Push: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to accelerate the Development Road corridor and deepen cooperation across energy, security, transport, and industry, with Ankara finalizing a deal to let Iraq supply Turkey with 1 million bpd and Turkey ready to support Iraq’s defense industry needs. Kirkuk Investment Update: BP will sell a 15% stake in its Kirkuk operating business to Turkey’s TPAO, reshaping the Kirkuk redevelopment lineup alongside ConocoPhillips and Iraq’s state partners. Saudi–Iraq Drone Tensions: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched from Iraqi territory targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and urged Baghdad to stop its land being used as a launchpad; Iraq ordered an investigation. Oil Export Snapshot: Iraq exported 32.11 million barrels (May–June) worth about $2.34bn, including Kirkuk crude via Turkey’s Ceyhan port. Regional Security Shock: The US says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces, with all intercepted, ending a brief lull and keeping Hormuz-linked shipping risk front and center. Fuel Crunch in Baghdad: Diesel shortages are worsening in Baghdad with long queues, as Iraq prepares emergency imports while refinery disruptions and higher generator demand bite.
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