AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: Iraq has formally asked Türkiye to extend the Kirkuk–Ceyhan oil pipeline deal by at least one year as the current agreement expires July 27, while Ankara simultaneously pushes a broader energy cooperation draft to cover oil, gas, petrochemicals and electricity. Middle East Peace Talks: Iran and the US are set to sign a memorandum in Switzerland on Friday, with Iran’s deputy FM saying the text is built on “active distrust” and that the blockade and military operations would end—though Israel says Washington won’t share the full document details. NATO & Defence: Italy will deploy a SAMP-T air defence system in central Türkiye under NATO’s standing plan, as the alliance boosts protection around Turkish bases ahead of a July summit. Sports & Turkey’s Spotlight: Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek told a Turkish journalist Osimhen is “not for sale,” while the World Cup buzz continues after Australia’s 2-0 win over Turkey. Local Life: A Dublin teen, 17-year-old Josh Fleming, died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Antalya, with a fundraiser launched for his family. Archaeology: Ancient stone tablets with inscriptions were found during landscaping in Mardin’s Midyat district, with experts now set to study the language and age.
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