AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Trade: Turkey and Iraq are moving toward a 12-month extension of the Kirkuk–Ceyhan crude oil pipeline deal, with Ankara saying it has reserved capacity for up to 750,000 bpd as Hormuz disruptions keep pressure on Iraq’s export routes. Middle East Tensions: Oil prices pushed higher toward $85 a barrel as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz raise supply concerns. Diplomacy & Security: President Erdoğan met Pakistan’s defense chief Asim Munir in Ankara as Türkiye prepares for further regional defense engagement. NATO Fallout: Coverage around the NATO summit continues, including Canada’s war and history museums saying they’d need a review before displaying a personalized revolver and ammunition given to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Gülen Crackdown: Turkey reported more than 720,000 investigations and over 127,000 convictions tied to alleged Gülen movement links since 2016. Cyprus Talks: A reported UN-linked “looser federation” idea is stirring fresh fears of a backdoor confederation.
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