Al-Rutba Development Push: Iraq’s Al-Rutba in Anbar is pitching its water, mineral and power assets into new agriculture, industry and logistics projects, banking on improved security and its links to border roads with Jordan. Jurf Al-Sakhar Dispute: Baghdad’s Sovereignty Alliance leader Khamis Al-Khanjar rejected Kataib Hezbollah’s invitation to visit Jurf Al-Sakhar, saying the district isn’t for any faction and demanding displaced residents be allowed back. Gulf Infrastructure Shift: With the Iran war squeezing Strait of Hormuz trade, Gulf states are accelerating investment in pipelines and ports to reroute oil and keep commerce moving. Iraq-Turkiye Travel Update: Iraq ranked third for foreign visitors to Turkiye in July, with 131,607 Iraqi arrivals (+8.59% year-on-year). Kurdistan Archaeology: Seven Parthian tombs were unearthed in Koy Sanjaq near the new Erbil-Koya road, adding fresh heritage draw for visitors. Visa Shock: The US State Department revoked the visa of Iraqi national Taif Sami Mohammed Al Shakarchi after she was placed on an FBI terror watchlist. Security Tensions in Iraq: PMF chairman Falih Al-Fayyadh warned Kataib Hezbollah ahead of July 29 strikes, and Jurf Al-Sakhar remains a sensitive post-ISIS area.