AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Conflict & Safety: Explosions were reported near a U.S. base in Irbil, Iraq, as the U.S. completed its 13th straight night of strikes on Iran and Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens, raising fears of wider spillover into Iraq and the wider region. Ceasefire Talks: Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, with officials saying Tehran won’t accept any deal that leaves control of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved. Shipping & Health Impacts: The fighting is disrupting key oil routes as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, pushing Brent crude above $100 and worsening conditions that can quickly translate into higher costs for medicines, fuel, and emergency care. Iraq Anti-Corruption & Health Sector: Iraq’s “Dawn Crackdown” saw Kirkuk detain veterinary officials over corruption, with the next phase expected to focus on cases tied to the health ministry. Medical Tourism Watch: Iraqi patients in India reported being charged for surgical technology they say they never saw used, and complained about inflated fees tied to intermediaries and hospital pharmacies.
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