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A delegation from the Kurdistan Region will visit Baghdad tomorrow to discuss the 2027 budget and outstanding issues.

A delegation from the Kurdistan Region will visit Baghdad tomorrow to discuss the 2027 budget and outstanding issues.

11-7-2026

Sipan Akreyi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s parliamentary bloc, revealed on Saturday that a high-level government delegation from the Kurdistan Region will visit Baghdad on Sunday to discuss the region’s share of the 2027 federal budget. He also identified the most prominent outstanding financial and oil issues between Baghdad and Erbil. Akreyi told the official news agency that “a government delegation from the Kurdistan Region, including the region’s finance minister, Awat Janab Nouri, will visit Baghdad Read more…

An economist says there will be no new budget without final accounts for previous years.

An economist says there will be no new budget without final accounts for previous years.

11-7-2026

Information/Special…
Economic expert Nadim Issa warned on Saturday against proceeding with the preparation and approval of the 2027 budget in the complete absence of final accounts for previous years. He emphasized that burdening citizens with additional fees and taxes to cover the financial deficit is unjust and makes the people pay the price for waste and corruption.
Issa told the Information Agency, “The fundamental question before delving into the items of the 2027 budget concerns the fate of the completely missing Read more…

By name and position: The Patriotic Union begins procedures to withdraw from the Kurdistan Regional Government

By name and position: The Patriotic Union begins procedures to withdraw from the Kurdistan Regional Government

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
On Saturday, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), led by Bafel Jalal Talabani, began taking practical steps to implement its decision to withdraw from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), following the election of the KRG’s parliamentary leadership by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Read more…

Trump to al-Zaidi: We will strike Iraqi factions if they support Iran

Trump to al-Zaidi: We will strike Iraqi factions if they support Iran

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources revealed on Saturday details of the telephone call that took place between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi last Thursday, indicating that Washington threatened to launch strong military strikes against armed factions and their leaders. Read more…

Among them are the airport and fuel… Al-Zaydi issues directives concerning Nineveh Governorate

Among them are the airport and fuel… Al-Zaydi issues directives concerning Nineveh Governorate

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Nineveh
On Saturday, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi issued directives concerning Nineveh Governorate, including the operation of the airport and increasing its fuel quota.

The media office of Al-Zaydi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the Prime Minister received the Governor of Nineveh, Abdul Qadir Ahmed Dakhil, and the President of the Nineveh Court of Appeal, Raed Hamid Hussein, and during Read more…

“Iron Gate”: Washington forms a new force to prevent Iranian arms transfers

“Iron Gate”: Washington forms a new force to prevent Iranian arms transfers

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday the formation of a new task force called “Iron Gate” to support the U.S. government’s efforts to prevent Iran from using land routes to transport advanced weapons and other sanctioned materials. Read more…

Fuad Hussein: Washington requested the closure of Iranian ports, and Baghdad informed Tehran that it rejects interference in its affairs.

Fuad Hussein: Washington requested the closure of Iranian ports, and Baghdad informed Tehran that it rejects interference in its affairs.

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein revealed on Saturday evening that the United States had officially asked Iraq to close all border crossings with Iran except for two, noting that Baghdad had informed Tehran that it accepts friendship and alliance with it but rejects interference in its affairs. Read more…

Qatar announces the failure of America and Iran to reach a comprehensive agreement

Qatar announces the failure of America and Iran to reach a comprehensive agreement

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Doha
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced on Friday evening that the United States and Iran had failed to reach a “complete agreement”.

He stressed in statements carried by Gulf media outlets and monitored by Shafaq News Agency that both sides should accept a good agreement instead of striving for a “perfect” agreement. Read more…

The US Treasury imposes new sanctions related to Iran.

The US Treasury imposes new sanctions related to Iran.

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Translation
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday that it had imposed sanctions on eight Canadian-based financial services and money transfer companies for allegedly facilitating the flow of funds to and from Iran, and assisting the Iranian regime and sanctioned entities in illicit activities to move assets across borders. Read more…

Washington: $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program

Washington: $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that the U.S. State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information related to Iran’s nuclear program, with the possibility of providing safe passage for those who provide information. Read more…

Washington warns its citizens in Iraq of attacks by Iran and militias

Washington warns its citizens in Iraq of attacks by Iran and militias

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad warned on Saturday American citizens in the Middle East region of the escalating risk of armed attacks that could be carried out by the Houthi group, as well as Iranian attempts to target US government officials in the region. Read more…

(Exclusive) After the election of the parliament’s leadership and the withdrawal of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Washington sends a message to Kurdish forces.

(Exclusive) After the election of the parliament’s leadership and the withdrawal of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Washington sends a message to Kurdish forces.

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Washington
Mustafa Hashim
The US State Department affirmed on Saturday Washington’s strong support for the Kurdistan Region, describing it as a key pillar of US-Iraqi relations, while calling on political parties in the region to work constructively to strengthen its institutions, against the backdrop of recent developments in the Kurdistan Parliament and escalating disputes between the two main parties. Read more…

Iraq records more than 25 trillion dinars in electronic payment transactions during 7 months

Iraq records more than 25 trillion dinars in electronic payment transactions during 7 months

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Eco Iraq Observatory announced on Saturday that the volume of electronic payment transactions in Iraq exceeded 25 trillion Iraqi dinars from the beginning of this year until the end of last July.

The observatory said in a press statement that “the financial operations indicators for 2025 recorded 32.8 trillion dinars through 14.6 million transactions,” explaining that “20 trillion dinars of it represent collections and invoices.” Read more…

Al-Zaydi’s office told Shafaq News: There will be no session to pass the budget today.

Al-Zaydi’s office told Shafaq News: There will be no session to pass the budget today.

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed that no session was held on Saturday regarding voting on the 2027 budget bill.

Another government source told Shafaq News Agency that there are disagreements regarding some items related to the Kurdistan Region’s budget, which have not yet been resolved. Read more…

“Unwelcome”: Washington expels Lebanese consul in Michigan

“Unwelcome”: Washington expels Lebanese consul in Michigan

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Washington
The US State Department announced on Saturday that it has declared the Lebanese consul in Michigan, Ibrahim Sharara, persona non grata, demanding that he leave the United States by November 8, due to posts attributed to him related to Hezbollah. Read more…

Global agency: Banking operations in Iraq remain weak, and the economy is expected to contract in 2026.

Global agency: Banking operations in Iraq remain weak, and the economy is expected to contract in 2026.

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The global credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global (S&P Global) predicted that banking operations in Iraq would continue to be weak, given the economic contraction during 2026, while anticipating a recovery in banking activity in conjunction with the recovery of the economy and its growth of 20% during 2027. Read more…

The rising dollar is driving up food prices in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra; the Ministry of Trade is threatening those manipulating prices.

The rising dollar is driving up food prices in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra; the Ministry of Trade is threatening those manipulating prices.

2026-11-07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prices of goods and commodities, especially food, have witnessed a significant increase. The “Iraq Future” Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations noted this in three major cities, namely Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra, at varying rates. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Trade described this rise, under the pretext of the dollar exchange rate, as “unjustified” in many cases, stressing that it will not tolerate those who manipulate the people’s livelihood. Read more…

Oil Minister: Our production has reached 5 million barrels per day, and we are in talks with OPEC to increase exports.

Oil Minister: Our production has reached 5 million barrels per day, and we are in talks with OPEC to increase exports.

11-7-2026

Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair confirmed on Saturday that Iraq produces more than 5 million barrels per day, while noting that the Ministry of Oil is committed to the daily export ceiling imposed by OPEC, which is 4 million and 330 thousand barrels. The Oil Minister told the official agency that “Iraq produces more than five million barrels of oil per day,” pointing out that “there is a difference between production capacity and its export capacity Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-6-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-6-2026

11-6-2026 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Following Trump’s call, al-Zaidi receives Barack in Baghdad” Quote: “Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed with Tom Barrack, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Iraq, on Thursday evening the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, contain crises, and prevent the spread of conflicts.” Read more…

Oil prices are heading for weekly losses of around 12% despite Middle East supply concerns.

Oil prices are heading for weekly losses of around 12% despite Middle East supply concerns.

11-6-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Oil prices are heading for a sharp weekly decline of about 12%, amid expectations that the war with Iran will subside following the election losses suffered by US President Donald Trump’s party, and amid continued concerns about oil supplies from the Middle East region. Read more…