AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoEnergy & Trade: Turkey and Iraq are close to signing a 12-month extension of the decades-old Iraq–Turkey crude oil pipeline deal, due to expire July 27, to keep oil flowing from Kirkuk to the Mediterranean export terminal at Ceyhan as Hormuz disruptions keep pressure on regional routes. Diplomacy & Security: President Trump flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey using an older Air Force One instead of the new Qatar-gifted jet, raising fresh questions about security systems amid renewed U.S.-Iran strikes. Armenian Genocide Politics: Israel’s cabinet approved recognizing the Armenian Genocide, a move Turkey denounced as politically motivated and tied to Gaza, while Azerbaijan urged reversal. Justice Watch (US, with Turkey links): Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche faced skeptical senators over the “anti-weaponization” fund and related tax immunity concerns during his confirmation hearing. Sports (Istanbul angle): Mason Greenwood has signed for Fenerbahçe, with the club set to begin Champions League qualifying next week.
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