AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 hours agoIraq’s Armed Factions Reshuffle: Muqtada Al-Sadr’s Patriotic Shiite Movement began separating its Saraya Al-Salam military wing from the group, with a committee meeting to set procedures for the one-week handover, while Iraq’s prime minister reiterated the push to place weapons under state control and integrate armed members into official institutions. Eid Holiday Travel in Kurdistan: Eid al-Adha crowds surged to Erbil-area waterfalls Bekhal and Gali Ali Beg, with families filling picnic spots, cafes, and viewing areas as visitors chased cooler mountain air. UN Nuclear Safety Warning: UN atomic chief Rafael Grossi warned that attacks on nuclear power plants are becoming a dangerous “pattern,” citing a drone strike launched from Iraq that hit a generator outside the Barakah plant in Abu Dhabi. World Cup Prep in Iraq: Iraq kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up run with a 1-0 friendly win over Andorra, scoring through Ali Yusuf, ahead of further friendlies before the squad heads to the United States. Security Case With Iraq Links: US prosecutors highlighted an Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah figure, Mohammad Baqer al-Saadi, tied to alleged plots across Europe and Canada, after his arrest and extradition to the US.
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