AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq’s Health Workforce Crunch: Kurdistan Region health workers are urging urgent action to hire tens of thousands of unemployed medical graduates, warning staffing gaps are already straining services. Regional Security Spillover: A New York Times investigation says Israel ran at least two covert bases in Iraq’s western desert with U.S. awareness, including during the 2025 Iran war—raising fresh questions as Iraq’s new government tries to stabilize security policy. Iran–U.S. Pressure on the Strait: Iran’s military adviser warns the Gulf of Oman could become a “graveyard” for U.S. ships if a naval blockade continues, while Trump issues another hard-line warning to Tehran over a peace deal. Health System Risk From Fuel Shortages: Reports also flag power rationing and medical supply uncertainty as a lingering fuel crisis threatens care access for millions. Drug Trafficking Alarm: India seized nearly 200kg of Captagon in its first-ever haul, signaling shifting routes that could worsen regional health and security pressures.
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