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The Kurdistan Democratic Party calls on the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to return to parliament: Demand your electoral entitlement.

The Kurdistan Democratic Party calls on the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to return to parliament: Demand your electoral entitlement.

2026-11-12

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
On Thursday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party called on the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to quickly return to the sessions of the Kurdistan Region Parliament and participate in forming the new government, stressing that the Union can demand positions and political entitlements according to its parliamentary weight and understandings with the Democratic Party. Read more…

The Ministry of Trade denies the validity of the news circulating regarding the replacement of ration card items with cash amounts.

The Ministry of Trade denies the validity of the news circulating regarding the replacement of ration card items with cash amounts.

11-12-2026

The Ministry of Trade denied on Thursday the validity of the news circulating about replacing food ration card items with cash amounts. A statement from the ministry said that “what has been circulated by some news sites and social media pages regarding a proposal from the Council of Ministers to replace food ration card items with a cash amount of (100) thousand dinars per month for each individual is completely false.” Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-11-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-11-2026

11-11-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence Iraq’s cabinet sat on Tuesday. The 2027 budget was not voted. Again. It is now set for Saturday at the earliest, a month past its legal deadline. On the table: Erbil’s share, and an oil law written in 2007 that has never passed…One oil law. Weapons under the state. Iran’s reach cut back. The US has pressed for all three, and Baghdad is working on them at once. On paper, Erbil is holding up the budget. In our view, it waits on Washington’s terms. Read more…

Basra crude oil falls by more than 11% and drops below $50.

Basra crude oil falls by more than 11% and drops below $50.

11-11-2026

Information / Follow-up…
Iraqi oil prices recorded a sharp decline in oil markets on Wednesday, with Basra Heavy and Basra Medium crude prices falling by more than 10%, dropping below $50 per barrel.
According to economic indicators, the price of Basra Heavy crude fell by $5.97, equivalent to 11.57%, to reach $45.64 per barrel. Read more…

The government devalues ​​the dinar and opens the door to new appointments… contradictions that strain the budget.

The government devalues ​​the dinar and opens the door to new appointments… contradictions that strain the budget.

11-11-2026

The government’s decisions in the budget law have sparked political criticism, particularly its move to devalue the dinar against the dollar to secure liquidity and address the financial deficit, while simultaneously burdening the budget with new appointments and the regularization of contracts.
Former member of the parliamentary finance committee, Mohammed Ibrahim, told Al-Maalomah, “There are many questions surrounding Read more…

Al-Fatlawi: The region refuses to subject the Peshmerga to the Ministry of Defense and insists on keeping them outside the authority of Baghdad.

Al-Fatlawi: The region refuses to subject the Peshmerga to the Ministry of Defense and insists on keeping them outside the authority of Baghdad.

11-11-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
Political analyst Ali al-Fatlawi asserted on Wednesday that the federal government and political forces are obligated to take a firm and decisive stance regarding the issue of arming and training the Peshmerga forces. He also revealed that the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to refuse to integrate these forces into the federal Ministry of Defense. Read more…

The Iranian toman strengthens against the dollar as tensions ease.

The Iranian toman strengthens against the dollar as tensions ease.

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian toman continued its rise against the US dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, as fears of a new US military escalation against Iran subsided, amid a relative improvement in market expectations regarding the political and security situation. Read more…

Barak: Iraq holds the key to dialogue with Iran, and we encourage strengthening trade and visits between them.

Barak: Iraq holds the key to dialogue with Iran, and we encourage strengthening trade and visits between them.

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – London
US envoy Tom Barrack asserted on Wednesday that Iraq possesses the “magic key” to resolving regional crises and managing dialogue with Iran, emphasizing that Washington encourages Baghdad to strengthen its trade relations and religious visits with Tehran instead of adopting a hostile stance.

Barak said during a dialogue session hosted by the Royal Institute Read more…

Rezaei defies Washington: Enriched uranium will not leave Iran

Rezaei defies Washington: Enriched uranium will not leave Iran

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, confirmed on Wednesday that Iran will not remove even a single atom of enriched nuclear material from its territory.

Rezaei said in an interview with Al-Mayadeen, which was monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that “any new American attack will be met with targeting American military bases, even the distant ones,” stressing that ending the war on all fronts in West Asia, especially Lebanon, is one of the basic conditions for Iran. Read more…

Exclusive – Al-Zaydi launches the process of evaluating the government cabinet

Exclusive – Al-Zaydi launches the process of evaluating the government cabinet

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has begun an evaluation process of his cabinet, a source close to him told Shafaq News Agency on Wednesday.

A source close to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said that talk of al-Zaidi intending to make a cabinet reshuffle is not currently on the table, and at the same time the performance of all ministers is being evaluated, and al-Zaidi is constantly being informed of it through his own team. Read more…

The regional government calls on the Patriotic Union’s ministerial team to end the boycott and return to its meetings.

The regional government calls on the Patriotic Union’s ministerial team to end the boycott and return to its meetings.

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Council of Ministers announced on Wednesday its support for the initiative of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, who called on all political parties in the region to sit down at the negotiating table and resolve the existing disputes between them. At the same time, it called on the ministerial team of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to end its boycott of the council’s sessions and return to carry out its duties in the regional government. Read more…

The Integrity Commission warns those appointed to government positions: 90 days to end conflicts of interest

The Integrity Commission warns those appointed to government positions: 90 days to end conflicts of interest

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Integrity Commission issued a code of conduct regarding conflict of interest rules for those assigned to government positions, while granting them a 90-day period to resolve and end conflict of interest cases.

The commission stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the regulation, which was based on Articles (1, 3, 6, 9, 10, 20) of the Integrity Read more…

US envoy: Washington’s position supports the unity of the Kurdistan Region and ending the proliferation of uncontrolled weapons in Iraq.

US envoy: Washington’s position supports the unity of the Kurdistan Region and ending the proliferation of uncontrolled weapons in Iraq.

2026-11-11

Shafaq News – London
US envoy Tom Barrack reiterated on Wednesday the United States’ support for the unity of the Kurdistan Region and the end of the proliferation of uncontrolled weapons, calling for the state to have a monopoly on weapons in Iraq. He also called for the protection of foreign investments and companies and for addressing security and political challenges with shared responsibility between Baghdad and Erbil. Read more…

The US Treasury Secretary takes refuge at a military base after receiving information about an Iranian plot to assassinate him.

The US Treasury Secretary takes refuge at a military base after receiving information about an Iranian plot to assassinate him.

11-11-2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent recently moved from his home to a military base following intelligence reports that Iran was preparing a plan to assassinate him. A New York Times report stated that US officials concluded in recent weeks that Iranian threats against current and former US officials had reached a more advanced stage, based in part on intelligence about specific threats to Bisent, who has been leading an economic pressure campaign Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-10-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-10-2026

11-10-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Another postponement… The Cabinet will vote on the 2027 budget next week” Quote: “the disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government are moving towards a solution, predicting that all outstanding issues will be resolved and understandings will be reached that will allow for a vote on the budget law.” Read more…

The 5-year leave law will reach the Presidency tomorrow, Wednesday, for ratification.

The 5-year leave law will reach the Presidency tomorrow, Wednesday, for ratification.

11-10-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Khafaji announced today, Tuesday, the completion of the legal review of the proposed five-year leave law, along with the notary public file, within the Parliament’s Legal Committee.
Al-Khafaji stated in a statement received by the Information Agency that “the legal review of the five-year leave law and the notary public file has been completed and submitted to the Parliamentary Legislation Department.” Read more…

Barak after meeting Judge Zeidan: Iraq’s exceptional potential can be unleashed and a prosperous future built

Barak after meeting Judge Zeidan: Iraq’s exceptional potential can be unleashed and a prosperous future built

11-10-2026

Baghdad-Mail
US envoy to Iraq and Syria, Tom Barrack, expressed his pride in meeting with a distinguished group of Iraqi officials led by the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, stressing the importance of unleashing Iraq’s exceptional potential, deepening ties between our peoples, and building a future characterized by shared prosperity, opportunities, and lasting peace for generations to come. Read more…

The World Bank renews its support for the Ministry of Finances efforts

The World Bank renews its support for the Ministry of Finance’s efforts.

10/11/2026

The World Bank renewed its support on Monday for the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to develop public administration, while discussions were held regarding completing the requirements for the transition towards a program and performance budget.

A statement from the Ministry of Finance indicated that “the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Abdul Hassan Jamal, discussed during a meeting he held with the World Bank team, in the presence of the Directors General Read more…

Al-Atroushi on the meeting between Masrour Barzani and Al-Zaidi: We hope the understandings will turn into a draft for signing

Al-Atroushi on the meeting between Masrour Barzani and Al-Zaidi: We hope the understandings will turn into a draft for signing

2026-11-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Farhad Al-Atroushi, confirmed on Tuesday that the meeting between the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, and the Federal Prime Minister, Ali Al-Zaidi, was “very positive” and witnessed the reaching of good understandings and points of agreement between the two sides. Read more…

The Central Bank plans to launch a bank card with a monthly limit of $100,000 to support small traders.

The Central Bank plans to launch a bank card with a monthly limit of $100,000 to support small traders.

11-10-2026

An informed source reported on Tuesday that the Central Bank of Iraq intends to issue a bank card for small traders and industrialists with a financial ceiling of $100,000 per month. Read more…