AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIraqi Airspace Assurance: Iraqi PM Ali Faleh al-Zaidi said Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used to launch attacks on neighbouring countries, after visiting the Air Defence Command operations centre and reviewing readiness and a 2026-2031 capability plan. Flights for Travelers: Iraqi Airways will resume Basra–Delhi service from 18 August (weekly, Tuesdays) and launch Kirkuk–Delhi direct flights the same date, citing improved conditions and demand. Regional Security Talks: A senior Iraqi security delegation is set to visit Saudi Arabia to discuss drones, recent attacks, and intelligence coordination. Pilgrimage Travel Demand: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are walking toward Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad as the end of Safar approaches, with major routes from several Iranian cities and an estimated 650,000–700,000 arrivals. Red Sea Disruption Watch: Reports say Houthi missile strikes hit the commercial vessel Tihama near Bab-el-Mandeb, killing crew and underlining ongoing risks for maritime travel. US–Iran Tension Spillover: Coverage highlights a missile threat that led to a secret Air Force One plane switch during Trump’s Turkey trip—another reminder of how quickly travel plans can change in the region.
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