AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOil & Infrastructure Deal: Iraq and Syria signed MoUs in Washington to rehabilitate the Haditha–Baniyas crude pipeline, with an initial capacity of 2 million barrels per day, backed by a US-led consortium including Chevron. Energy Security Shift: The pipeline is being positioned as a practical alternative to the Strait of Hormuz as regional attacks disrupt exports and push rerouting. Regional Shipping Pressure: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim two tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US says it continues strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping. Iraq-US Investment Push: During PM Ali al-Zaidi’s US visit, Iraq signed 48 agreements worth about $60bn, including oil, electricity, infrastructure, and Starlink services. Syria Industry Spotlight: President Ahmed al-Sharaa inaugurated NAS TEX 2026 in Damascus, pitching textile revival as a jobs and reconstruction engine. Local Business Adaptation: A report highlights how Lebanese small firms are using TikTok to survive the economic squeeze—an approach that resonates across the Levant’s struggling markets.
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