AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Travel & Tourism: Fly Baghdad says sanctions were lifted and it plans to restart Baghdad–Istanbul flights with Boeing 737s this month, betting on strong demand for Turkey routes. Local Infrastructure (Erbil): The Kurdistan Regional Government has started nearly $760,000 (about 1 billion dinars) in Erbil infrastructure and public service projects, including roads, drainage/sewage networks, and plot boundary demarcation. Shipping & Travel Disruptions (Strait of Hormuz): Royal Mail warns severe parcel delays may hit shipments to and via Iraq and several Gulf states as tensions disrupt regional logistics; separate reporting shows Hormuz traffic remains far below normal amid US-Iran standoffs. Oil Exports (Baghdad–Tehran): Iraq asked Iran for “special consideration” on oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf visits Baghdad. Regional Safety for Travelers: Reports say Iran is weighing retaliation options farther afield if the conflict escalates, adding uncertainty for travel planning across the wider region.
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